Avocado trees have specific watering needs that are quite different from other trees, thanks to their shallow root system.

Each time you walk into any grocery store and reach for an avocado, the odds are, you're grabbing a Hass. It's the one with ...

Patience is key for these tropical trees to bear their fruit Avocado trees (Persea americana) are a great plant to grow if you live in the southern tip of the United States or father south. These ...

Four avocados found in a the city center market in Cuenca. From top left, Guatemalteca, Costeno, Lojano and “negro.” Photo by Alastair Bland. Long before there was guacamole, California rolls or the ...

A new kind of avocado — created by UC Riverside researchers — may be appearing in grocery stores in coming years. The Luna UCR avocado will soon be marketed to growers worldwide, though it will be a ...

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 ...