{"product_id":"avocado-oro-negro","title":"Oro Negro Avocado Tree","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOro Negro Avocado Tree — Rich, Creamy “Black Gold” Avocados\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the pleasure of homegrown avocados to your table with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOro Negro Avocado Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a Florida variety known for its large, dark-skinned fruit and rich, buttery flesh. Enjoy it sliced alongside your favorite meals, mashed into guacamole, or simply with a squeeze of lime and a little salt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts name means \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Black Gold” in Spanish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a fitting name for an avocado that offers both beautiful fruit and delicious eating quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineislandnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-oro-negro--informacion-24?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePine Island Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Flavor \u0026amp; Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOro Negro produces large avocados, typically weighing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with shiny black skin at maturity and smooth, creamy flesh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts buttery texture makes it especially appealing for avocado toast, salads, sandwiches, and dips. Harvest mature fruit and allow it to soften off the tree before eating. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineislandnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-oro-negro--informacion-24?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePine Island Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree Size \u0026amp; Garden Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOro Negro is a full-sized avocado rather than a dwarf variety. Pine Island Nursery lists an approximate mature size of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 feet tall by 20 feet wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Selective pruning can help keep the canopy accessible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlan for long-term, in-ground growing with adequate room around the tree. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineislandnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-oro-negro--informacion-24?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePine Island Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida Harvest Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical Florida harvest: November–January.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis late-season window makes Oro Negro useful when planning an avocado collection that extends beyond summer. Actual timing varies with location, weather, and tree maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Planner Months:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e November, December, January. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineislandnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-oro-negro--informacion-24?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePine Island Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlan Your Harvest Before You Plant.™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse our harvest-month information to compare varieties and spread your harvest across more of the year. Consider harvest timing alongside available space, growing conditions, and the fruits your family enjoys eating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type \u0026amp; Pollination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOro Negro is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType B avocado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A nearby Type A variety with overlapping flowering can help support cross-pollination. Flowering overlap and weather matter; different harvest seasons alone do not establish pollination compatibility. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineislandnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-oro-negro--informacion-24?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePine Island Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOro Negro Avocado Tree Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant in full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose excellent drainage; avoid areas that stay waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water regularly during establishment, adjusting for rainfall and soil moisture. Support established trees during prolonged dry periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulching:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it away from the trunk.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Follow an avocado fertilizer program suited to the tree’s age and product instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prune selectively after the danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Protect young trees during freezing weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Palm Bay, choose a warm, sheltered location and pay particular attention to drainage during summer rains. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ask.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/MG213?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eask.ifas.ufl.edu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Growing Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersea americana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Oro Negro’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 1–2 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature skin color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, buttery, creamy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate mature size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 feet tall × 20 feet wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida harvest guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNovember–January\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackyard orchards, edible landscapes, food forests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivar details follow Pine Island Nursery’s growing information; size and harvest timing vary by site. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineislandnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-oro-negro--informacion-24?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePine Island Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup in Palm Bay, Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our avocado collection at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheIslandGardeners.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow what you eat. 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