Avocado trees are generally not self-pollinating. The trees need pollen from another tree to produce fruit. The process of pollination between different varieties is called cross-pollination.
We therefore plant different varieties of avocado trees near each other.
This increases the chances of successful pollination. Pollination is facilitated by the fact that avocado flowers have both male and female parts, but at different times these parts may not have their pollen and stigmas available at the same time. Different varieties with different flowering times can complement each other, increasing the chances of pollination and eventual fruiting.
However, it is important to consider which varieties you plant together. Not all combinations are equally suitable. We at Avocado Adoption have planted the Hass and Bacon varieties close together for better cross-pollination and improve fruit yield.
Besides different varieties, it is also important to have enough pollinating insects, such as bees. They help transfer pollen between flowers. Fortunately, we have no shortage of bees. During the flowering months, we get to enjoy a huge buzzing orchestra in our valley.
Do you also love avocados in your healthy dishes?
During the harvest months, taste our (h)honest avocados, ripened in the Spanish sun. We send them straight from our trees to you, with no artificial ripening process or intervening parties.. Simpel and easy, order them in our online shop.
TIP! You can also adopt your own avocadotree. Nice to do this with family or friends or as a gift.