Today, we are talking avocado cultivation with Greg Alder, he’s an avocado grower in Southern California, a San Diego County Master Gardener, and he’s  the director of the California Avocado Society. Who better to answer a question about the care and feeding of a Mexicola avocado, in Northern California.  Greg shares practical tips on watering, and common pitfalls to avoid.

We also delve into avocado pollination, highlighting the unique characteristics and taste of various varieties, including Gwen, Hass, and Fuerte.  This is for aspiring backyard avocado tree growers, in many states, both outdoors and indoors. 

We’re podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory. It’s the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots and Dave Wilson Nursery. Let’s go!

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Pictured: Bacon Avocados

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GregAlder.com, home of the gardening website The Yard Posts.
UC Riverside Avocado info
Farmer Fred Rant Blog Page: Want to Grow Avocados? Good Luck!

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