an avocado tree

Harvesting your Avocados

Harvesting your Avocados

Avocados are an unusual fruit: They only ripen— or “soften”—once they’ve been picked (or fallen on the ground). Yes, this makes storage easy—just leave them on the tree!  
Choosing a Site for your Avocado Tree

Choosing a Site for your Avocado Tree

Since you probably won’t be planting a pit and trying to grow an avocado in a container, you have to choose a location outdoors where an avocado tree will flourish.