The first bite of a perfectly ripe avocado, with its notes of nuttiness and creamy texture, is eminently satisfying. Since avocados have become more of a trendy cuisine mainstay in the U.S., we may ...

Have you ever reached for avocados in the grocery store and thought, "I wonder if I can grow my own tree and harvest the fruit myself?" The answer, believe it or not, is yes. The subtropical plant, ...

On occasion, I come across a planted avocado tree and curiously ask the owner if they have enjoyed any fruits from it. Most always, the answer is "no" with a hint of frustration in their tone. This ...

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 ...

Q: I have two dwarf avocado trees. One bears little to no fruit. The other doesn’t grow much or bear fruit. I live in Moreno Valley. My soil is mainly decomposed granite. Any suggestion to increase ...

Agricultural experts are warning about a disease, sunblotch viroid (ASBVd), that can severely stunt avocado tree growth.

DEAR NEIL: I have five avocado trees that have yet to bear fruit. I grew them from seeds from grocery store avocadoes, and they are 4 to 6 feet tall. What might the remedy be to get them to bear fruit ...

Avocados have become the all American fruit now enjoyed throughout the mainland. It is likely Persea americana, originated in South Central Mexico but with a long history of cultivation in South and ...