Fruit Trees

The Hass Avocado tree is the best type of Avocado to grow if you are looking for a superior harvest. Hass avocado does well in altitudes between 1000m to 2000m. The fruit is generally bigger in cool areas as compared to warm areas. The optimum temperature is 20 to 24 degrees Celcius. If this description fits where you live, then don’t hesitate to grow Hass Avocados

The Hass Avocado is not only tasty, but it also fetches a price per Kilo in the export market. The Kenyan National and County Governments are also encouraging farmers to grow as many Hass Avocados as they can to tap into the growing international market.

Benefits of Growing Hass Avocados

• Hass avocados are in high demand compared to other varieties because of their nutritional value.
• Hass avocados have a higher shelf life due to their rough skin compared to other varieties.
• The market demand for Hass avocados is available locally and internationally.

What to do once you get home

Place your plant in a light, airy position and give it some water.

How to Grow Avocados in Kenya

1. Avocados like well-drained soils. If your farm has water-logging problems make sure to plant your avocados on raised grounds.
2. Choose the desired spacing you like and get to work. You can do spacing of 6m-5m, 6-9m, or 7-10m. The size of the avocado hole should be 60cm x 60cm ( 2 Feet x 2 Feet). When you dig your holes put the topsoil on the left side and the sub-soil on the right. Mix the topsoil and 2 DEBES of well-decomposed manure and a handful of NPK (20:10:10). Empty your soil mixture into the hole and mark it for reference.
3. It is now time to transplant your avocado plant. Don’t transplant when you don’t have water on the farm. The rule of thumb is to transplant during the start of the rainy season. In Kenya is at the end of April. Growing at the onset of rains will enable your avocadoes to establish themselves well on the farm. If you have enough funds set aside for drip irrigation this will give you water control. You can transplant any time.

Rule: Never plant any seedling deeper than the soil level it was in while in the polythene bag that came with it.

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