by j - Frugal Mom - r.
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March 28, 2007

Avocados - And Lots of Them

September 22, 2009 03:40 PM EDT
views: 88 | rating: 10/10 (12 votes) | comments: 31

It is avocado season in South Florida at the moment, and once in a while my husband brings back a big bag full of delicious avocados. At the moment I have some ripening in a bag, some on the counter, and a couple in the fridge so that they do not all ripen at the same time.

One of he buildings my husband manages has a avocado tree, and after spending the first start of the summer eating mangoes of our mango tree we are really fortunate to be able to enjoy the avocado season as well.

As a vegetarian being able to eat avocado several times a week is a special luxury, and at the store they are currently on sale for $1.75.

Now, if I could only figure out how to grow an avocado tree of my own. So far I have been unsuccessful. Any tips???

 

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What is your favorite way to eat avocado? Mine is guacamole for sure, we even use guacamole on top of our salad.
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Comments: 31

Katrina Hall Sep 22, 2009, 3:43pm EDT
Lucky you! I could eat a dozen a week, but they're expensive up here. Can you buy small tree from the plant nursery?
j - Frugal Mom - r. Sep 22, 2009, 3:47pm EDT
I have been thinking about it Katrina. Seriously, I have tried so many times...unsuccesfully.
That might be the best bet to getting one started. Maybe save up some Home Depot cards?
Katrina Hall Sep 22, 2009, 5:44pm EDT
My bet is they're probably grafted, so you get the right kind of avocado tree. Like planting seeds from an eating apple, you won't get the same apple you ate. Grafted or cloned trees run true to what the tag on the tree says.
Bridget ♥ Sep 22, 2009, 3:45pm EDT
I LOVE avocados, YUM! They don't grow around here, so I don't have any tips. I love eating them sliced by themselves or on sandwiches!
j - Frugal Mom - r. Sep 22, 2009, 3:48pm EDT
I too love them Bridget.
DesertDarlene L. Sep 22, 2009, 3:50pm EDT
In our area, they're selling for 2 for a dollar. One time, I saw 15 for 3 dollars at one of the farm stands. The trees grow really well here with just sunshine and water (and perhaps the usual pruning and feeding). I'm sure they'll grow good for you, too.

We have the Haas kind, mostly, but I've seen other varieties. I generally like to eat them with my salad, but I've put them on sandwiches. They go great with just about every food. I might try them on a potato next.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Sep 22, 2009, 3:54pm EDT
We don't have the Hass kind down here, although I love those.
Nurse Nancy S. Sep 22, 2009, 3:51pm EDT
The ONLY way that I like avocados is in Guacamole Salad. Have sprouted some seeds but never grown them successfully.
j - Frugal Mom - r. Sep 22, 2009, 3:53pm EDT
I too have gotten them to sprout Nancy, but as soon as I plant them nothing happens.
Mary M. Sep 22, 2009, 3:55pm EDT
I can't seem to grow anything. LOL.
Marianne R. Sep 22, 2009, 3:58pm EDT
I have no clue how to grow a fruit tree
I love avocados~ I actually got the Avocado House Party!
Bridget ♥ Sep 22, 2009, 4:02pm EDT
That's awesome!
I know, I am so excited about this one!
April H. Sep 22, 2009, 5:04pm EDT
I applied for it, but didn't get it - I was so disappointed, b/c I was going to combine it with Little Miss' birthday party!
Heather C. Sep 22, 2009, 4:03pm EDT
http://www.willsavocados.com/index.php/grow-avocado-tree
Jessie L. Sep 22, 2009, 4:26pm EDT
No tips on growing avocados, but I'm with you when it comes to guacamole! Yum! Unfortunately for me, my husband doesn't eat it so I don't make it very often for fear it will go bad before I can use it all.
Sonia M. Sep 22, 2009, 4:52pm EDT
We too have lots of avos at the moment and ours are HUGE.....! We've been eating them and sharing them with friends and neighbors.

You cannot grow a fruit bearing avocado tree from seed. Or at least, IF they produce fruit grown from a seed, it will take at least 7 years to produce the first fruit....

You must start with a 'grafted' tree from a reputable nursery.

I took some photos of our latest avo picking adventure and was working on a blog entry (which will then show up at Gather via RSS feed)
Dagmara H. Sep 22, 2009, 4:59pm EDT
I have no idea how to grow those, but it would be nice of you to share some of these with us gather friends here :)
Carol B Sep 22, 2009, 5:22pm EDT
Not sure how to grow these and don't think it is warm enough in NY to attempt it. But how lucky are you to have them there. They are very expensive up here.
LiLw4A E. Sep 22, 2009, 6:59pm EDT
I recently attempted to start eating Avocados, but am not good at coming up with ways to incorporate them into my meals. How do you guys eat/prepare your avocados?
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Sep 22, 2009, 9:30pm EDT
I like to cut them up and eat them on sandwiches. I love them, too, but it's an expensive treat up here. This week, we found them on sale for $1/each, about half price. Enjoy, J.R.!
Carla B. Sep 22, 2009, 10:36pm EDT
Yum! I love avocados. They were on sale 2 for $3 here last week so I have two in the fridge right now, and I made guacamole with the other two over the weekend. ;) We love guacamole, and haven't really tried eating avocados any other way.
Monica H. Sep 22, 2009, 10:37pm EDT
Wonderful for your husband to bring these home!
shannon c. Sep 22, 2009, 11:04pm EDT
Oh my gosh! They look so yummy!! I am one of the ones that is hosting an avocado party!!! I can't wait. Even my kids love avocados!!
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Sep 23, 2009, 1:33am EDT
Okay... Apparently the mention of avocados has made the site hungry. My comment has been eaten.
Sherrie H. Sep 23, 2009, 6:19am EDT
We just bought a bag of 6 for $5 at Sam's Club. Yum!
Kat W. Sep 23, 2009, 7:21am EDT
We don't eat them.
Rose H. Sep 23, 2009, 8:55pm EDT
We have a tree - it's true it takes years before they bear fruit, ours is old but always has lots of avocados.
I'd love to find a couple of recipes for them - I hate guacamole.
Sandra H. Sep 26, 2009, 11:41am EDT
I hate to admit this but I've never eaten an avocado....I've never had guacamole either. Glad you got some and are enjoying them.

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