{"product_id":"bacon-avocado-grafted-and-cold-tolerant","title":"Bacon Avocado - Grafted and Cold Tolerant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Persea americana)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacon 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf fertile, Type B variety and grow well in a large pot. The plant is late fruiting season and grow upright.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant is 2 years \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6 and 6.5.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Water deeply at regular intervals, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings to avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: Thrives between 15°C and 30°C. Frost protection is necessary in cooler climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Requires full sun for optimal growth and fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilising: 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePruning: Prune in early spring to shape the tree and remove any dead or diseased wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulching: Use organic mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and add nutrients back to the soil as it decomposes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePest Control: Monitor for pests like aphids, mites, and scale, treating with appropriate pesticides as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotting: While avocados can be grown in large pots, they perform best planted in the ground. Ensure adequate drainage in containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding Regime: Supplement with phosphorus and potassium-heavy fertilizers during the flowering and fruiting stages to support fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Exotica NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67589487460603,"sku":"BACONAVO","price":119.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3826\/3803\/files\/iStock-1079779268.jpg?v=1790554541","url":"https:\/\/farmfreshdirect.co.nz\/products\/bacon-avocado-grafted-and-cold-tolerant","provider":"Farm Fresh Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}