{"product_id":"avocado-10-bag","title":"Avocado - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eAvocado (Persea americana) is an evergreen tree grown for its rich, creamy fruit, often called butter-fruit in India. High in healthy fats, avocados are eaten fresh, in salads, spreads and smoothies. The tree prefers warm, frost-free climates with deep, very well-drained soil, and is highly sensitive to waterlogging. In India it grows well in the hill zones of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim and the Northeast. Glossy dark-green foliage makes it ornamental too. With increasing demand, avocado is an attractive emerging crop for suitable Indian micro-climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLauraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral America and Mexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-18 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-9 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, glossy dark-green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreenish-yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical highland to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to light shade when young\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular but never waterlogged; deep, infrequent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep, light, very well-drained loam, pH 5.5-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-30 C; frost and extreme heat sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced NPK plus zinc; organic matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight pruning to shape and control height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepot grafted plants until field planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrafting onto seedling rootstock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoot rot (Phytophthora), thrips, mites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFruit edible; leaves\/skin\/pit toxic to many pets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to difficult\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown for creamy, nutritious fruit eaten fresh, in salads, guacamole and smoothies. The tree also gives ornamental evergreen shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India avocado succeeds in frost-free hill and coastal zones; plant grafted plants on a raised mound for drainage and never let roots sit in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water an avocado plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater deeply but infrequently, keeping soil moist not soggy. Avocados hate waterlogging, so ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does avocado need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvocado needs full sun for fruiting, though young plants benefit from light shade during intense summer heat to prevent leaf scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs avocado safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvocado fruit is fine for people, but the leaves, skin and pit contain persin, which is toxic to dogs, cats, birds and livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan avocado be grown in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung grafted avocados grow in large pots, but for reliable fruiting they should eventually be planted in well-drained ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is avocado propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommercially avocado is grafted onto seedling rootstock for true, early fruiting. Seed-grown trees are slow and variable in quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my avocado not fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCauses include immaturity, poor drainage, frost damage, or lack of a suitable pollinating type. Grafted trees fruit in 3-5 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does avocado flower and fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvocado flowers in spring; fruit takes several months to mature, often harvested through autumn and winter depending on variety and region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs avocado an indoor or outdoor plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvocado is an outdoor tree needing full sun and space. It can start indoors as a seedling but must be grown outside to fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer suits avocado?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a balanced NPK with added zinc and plenty of organic matter. Avoid over-fertilising young plants, which can burn sensitive roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my avocado leaves browning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeaf browning often signals root rot from overwatering, salt build-up, or frost. Improve drainage, flush salts and protect from cold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51047812497654,"sku":"PLT-AVOCADO-B10-NA","price":200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/uopAxb80IXn2BpSPeutJNUIwZWRpChxaSi019huC.jpg?v=1782710859","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/avocado-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}