{"product_id":"choquette-avocado-tree","title":"Choquette Avocado Tree","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoquette Avocado Tree — Large, Late-Season Florida Avocados\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the pleasure of a generous avocado harvest to your garden with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoquette Avocado Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its large, green-skinned fruit and yellow flesh are perfect for slicing alongside your favorite meals, adding to sandwiches, or sharing around the family table. Sometimes all you need is a ripe avocado, a little salt and lime, and something fresh from the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoquette is an appealing choice for gardeners who enjoy large Florida-style avocados and want a harvest later in the year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ams.usda.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/media\/FloridaAvocadoVarieties.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eams.usda.gov\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Size \u0026amp; Eating Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoquette produces substantial avocados, commonly weighing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1½–2½ pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The fruit has nearly smooth, dark-green skin and thick yellow flesh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy it in salads, avocado toast, guacamole, sandwiches, or served alongside your favorite dishes. Fruit size varies with growing conditions and crop load. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineislandnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-choquette-informacion-11?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePine Island Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePick fruit when mature and allow it to soften off the tree. To check readiness, harvest one fruit and see whether it softens normally before picking more. \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\u003eTree Size \u0026amp; Garden Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoquette is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-sized avocado tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with 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 under favorable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive it adequate room in your backyard orchard or food forest. Selective pruning helps maintain an accessible canopy and makes harvesting easier. It is best planned as a long-term, in-ground tree. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineislandnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-choquette-informacion-11?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 harvest guide: October–December, sometimes extending into January.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePine Island Nursery lists October–December, while USDA’s Florida variety guide gives October–January. Timing depends on location and seasonal conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuggested Harvest Planner Months:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e October, November, December.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible extended harvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e January, subject to local observations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineislandnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-choquette-informacion-11?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\u003eCompare Choquette’s harvest window with earlier varieties to help extend your avocado season. Our harvest-month information makes it easier to choose trees around the months you want fresh fruit on your table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type \u0026amp; Pollination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoquette is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType A avocado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A nearby Type B variety with overlapping flowering may improve cross-pollination opportunities. Weather and flowering overlap influence fruit set; harvest timing alone does not determine compatibility. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineislandnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-choquette-informacion-11?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePine Island Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoquette 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 Excellent drainage is essential. Avoid locations that remain 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. Water 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 Mulch the root zone, keeping mulch 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 appropriate to the tree’s age and product label.\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\u003eFor Palm Bay gardens, choose a warm, sheltered location with reliable 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 ‘Choquette’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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 1½–2½ pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNearly smooth, dark green\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\u003eThick, yellow\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 A\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\u003eOctober–December; sometimes 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 and USDA descriptions; actual size and season vary by growing location. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineislandnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-choquette-informacion-11?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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow what you eat. 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