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Old 05-07-2010, 11:48 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Default Re: coconuts in south florida?

For the avocados, you should find a good local fruit tree nursery and make sure to get a grafted tree. Ask them what types have high oil, they should be able to tell you. A tree grown from seed will be no good, so make sure its a grafted plant. Also, depending on the variety, you will likely need to get 2 different varieties if you want the optimal fruit set. Most avocados can be classified into 2 different types, called A and B. Basically, their flowers are receptive at different times so in order to have the highest number of flowers that actually set fruit, you need an A type and B type close to each other. Not having each will not result in no fruit, but it really helps to get the most out of your trees.
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