CATEGORY – Fruit Plant

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 10 to 14 inches
3.Watering – When the top inch of soil feels dry
4.Sunlight – Full to partial sunlight

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Moderate
2.Full Plant Height – 20 to 40 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green, leathery leaves
4.Flowers – Small, yellow-green, in clusters; require cross-pollination for best fruit set
5.Fruits – Oval or pear-shaped, green to purplish skin, with buttery green flesh and a central seed
6.Type – Outdoor, fruiting tree
7.Feed – Balanced fertilizer or compost every 2–3 months
8.Watering – Moderate; water deeply and allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
9.Soil – Loose, well-draining, slightly acidic soil
10.Sunlight – Prefers full sun but tolerates partial sun
11.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–85°F (16°C–29°C); frost-sensitive

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with well-draining soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the width and depth of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Backfill with soil, press gently, and water deeply.
5.Apply mulch, keeping it a few inches away from the trunk.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Persea americana
2.Common names: Avocado, Alligator Pear, Butter Fruit
3.Hindi: एवोकाडो (Avokāḍo)
4.Tamil: வெண்ணெய் பழம் (Veṇṇey Paḻam)
5.Telugu: మక్కా బెరడు పండు / అవోకాడో (Makkā Beraḍu Paṇḍu / Avōkāḍō)
6.Kannada: ಬೆಣ್ಣೆ ಹಣ್ಣು (Beṇṇe Haṇṇu)
7.Marathi: अवोकाडो (Avokāḍo)
8.Malayalam: അവോകാഡോ (Avōkāḍō)