{"product_id":"day-avacado","title":"Day Avocado Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay Avocado Tree — Creamy, Nutty Fruit for Your Florida Food Forest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s something special about picking an avocado from your own backyard and enjoying it at your kitchen table. The Day Avocado Tree brings that experience closer, with delicious green fruit and a relatively manageable growth habit for gardeners who want to grow more of what they eat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit flavor, texture, and uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay avocados produce elongated, pear-shaped fruit with a tapered neck and green skin. Fruit generally weighs approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–16 ounces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with rich, nutty flavor and creamy, buttery flesh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy your harvest in guacamole, salads, sandwiches, or sliced alongside your favorite meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit and garden placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay is commonly described as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esemi-dwarf avocado variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It can begin bearing while relatively small, but it continues growing as it matures. Semi-dwarf does not mean it will remain a tiny tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a sunny location with room for a developing canopy. Regular, selective pruning can help keep the tree accessible for harvesting. Day can also be grown in a large, well-drained container with ongoing attention to watering, pruning, and root space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida harvest season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect an approximate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate-summer through fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e harvest window. September–October is frequently listed by Florida nurseries, although fruit may mature earlier or later depending on location, weather, and growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvocados soften after picking. Test a mature fruit indoors before harvesting a larger batch; green skin alone does not indicate whether the fruit is ready.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType A flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A single avocado tree can produce fruit, while a compatible Type B variety nearby may improve pollination. Weather, flowering overlap, and pollinator activity influence fruit set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Choose full sun for best growth and production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plant in well-drained soil; avoid locations that remain wet after rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the top of the root ball level with, or slightly above, the surrounding soil. Avoid burying the trunk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water regularly during establishment, adjusting for rainfall. Allow drainage between waterings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mulch around the root zone, keeping it several inches away from the trunk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use a fertilizer suitable for avocado trees, following label directions for tree age and size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prune selectively to manage height and maintain a healthy canopy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Protect young trees during cold weather. Some cold tolerance does not make the tree freeze-proof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing in Palm Bay and Brevard County\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive your Day avocado a sunny, sheltered position and pay particular attention to drainage during Florida’s rainy season. Young trees benefit from protection against cold snaps and strong winds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy grow Day avocado?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, nutty fruit with creamy flesh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA semi-dwarf growth habit that can be managed with pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for an edible landscape or backyard orchard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA useful addition to a food forest planned around seasonal harvests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick growing information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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\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 ‘Day’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen fruit tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommonly described as semi-dwarf; size depends on conditions and pruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen, elongated, pear-shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate fruit weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–16 ounces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich and nutty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreamy and buttery\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\u003eFlorida harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately late summer–fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWell-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood forest, edible landscape, backyard orchard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlan your food forest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd Day avocado to your harvest plan alongside varieties that mature at other times of year. Comparing expected harvest windows helps you identify overlapping seasons and opportunities to spread your harvest across more months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill Day avocado stay small?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is commonly described as semi-dwarf, but it still needs growing space and pruning. Its early-bearing habit does not indicate its final size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo I need two avocado trees?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne tree can produce fruit. A compatible Type B variety may improve pollination when flowering overlaps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I grow it in a container?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, with a large container, excellent drainage, and continued size management. Container growing requires more attention as the tree matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the fruit ripen on the tree?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvocados mature on the tree and soften after picking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal pickup is available in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalm Bay, Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Island Gardeners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Check the product’s available options for current sizes and availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow what you eat. 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