Bacon Avocado - Grafted and Cold Tolerant

(Persea americana)

Bacon Avocados are a creamy, buttery fleshed Avo with a mild flavor that is perfect for salads, slices, or spreading on toast. A popular variety in areas with lower winter temperatures. Hardy to -3'c. Tasty green fruit with medium-thin skin.

Self fertile, Type B variety and grow well in a large pot. The plant is late fruiting season and grow upright.

Plant is 2 years 

Plant Care

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6 and 6.5.
• Watering: Water deeply at regular intervals, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings to avoid waterlogging.
• Temperature: Thrives between 15°C and 30°C. Frost protection is necessary in cooler climates.
• Light: Requires full sun for optimal growth and fruit production.
• Fertilising: Fertilize with a balanced NPK ratio such as 10-10-10 every three months during the growing season. Avocados also benefit from additional zinc, so consider a fertilizer that includes micronutrients or add a zinc supplement.
• Pruning: Prune in early spring to shape the tree and remove any dead or diseased wood.
• Mulching: Use organic mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and add nutrients back to the soil as it decomposes.
• Pest Control: Monitor for pests like aphids, mites, and scale, treating with appropriate pesticides as needed.
• Flowering and Fruiting: Avocado trees have self-incompatible flowers; having multiple varieties can improve pollination and fruit set. Fruit typically matures 6 to 18 months after flowering.
• Potting: While avocados can be grown in large pots, they perform best planted in the ground. Ensure adequate drainage in containers.
• Feeding Regime: Supplement with phosphorus and potassium-heavy fertilizers during the flowering and fruiting stages to support fruit development.