The Indian avocado didn’t have the snob value. The imported ones are expensive. That’s where the December crop of Hass ...

This viroid spreading around avocado trees in Florida can go undetected for years, but when symptoms appear, it can devastate the fruit.

There’s nothing better than freshly prepared guacamole—especially when it's made with perfectly ripe avocados. In fact, you can even grow these delicious fruits indoors, whether it's in your living ...

A person hand picking a 'Hass' avocado - Jaboo2foto/Getty Images Do you dream about making avocado toast with freshly harvested fruit? Make this vision a reality by growing your own avocado tree ...

Tree growers and researchers across Florida are continuing to try to reduce the harm caused by a decades-old disease that’s impacting avocado production. “A boat came into Port Wentworth, Georgia, ...

Although plastic allows food to be packaged safely and hygienically, its extensive use constitutes a significant environmental challenge due to its limited recyclability and short shelf life. Thus, ...

Q. The house I rent has a mature avocado tree in the yard that produces big beautiful avocados that never seem to ripen. I’ve tried putting them in a brown paper bag and they turn dark but are hard as ...

Winter is when I do most of my fruit tree pruning. Why most and not all? In which part of winter? First, let’s answer this foundational question, “Why do we prune fruit trees?” Because it’s unwise to ...

Q: I planted an avocado stone from a store-bought fruit a few months back, and to my delight, it has started to shoot. Will I need to prune it as it grows? A: Growing avocados from a stone is a fun ...