{"product_id":"hass-avocado-tree","title":"Hass Avocado Tree","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"50\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eFlorida Hass Avocado Tree – Island Gardeners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eBring a taste of the tropics to\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHass Avocado Tree — Rich, Creamy Avocados for Your Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the avocado you love from the kitchen into your own garden with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHass Avocado Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its rich flavor and creamy flesh are delicious spread over warm toast, mashed into guacamole, or sliced alongside your favorite meals. There is something especially satisfying about picking an avocado from your own tree and watching it soften on the kitchen counter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHass is recognizable by its pebbled skin, which changes from green to dark purple-black as the fruit ripens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fourwindsgrowers.com\/products\/hass-avocado-tree?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003efourwindsgrowers.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Flavor \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHass avocados are prized for their flavorful flesh and high oil content. Their creamy texture works beautifully in dips, salads, sandwiches, and dressings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is generally smaller than many large Florida avocado varieties. Four Winds Growers lists an approximate fruit weight of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–12 ounces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although size varies with growing conditions and crop load. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fourwindsgrowers.com\/products\/hass-avocado-tree?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003efourwindsgrowers.com\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. Skin color alone should not determine when to harvest. \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\u003eHass is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull-sized avocado tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rather than a dwarf variety. One grower lists an approximate mature size of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15–25 feet tall and 15 feet wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; trees may grow larger under favorable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow adequate space for its canopy and roots. Selective pruning can help keep harvesting and maintenance manageable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fourwindsgrowers.com\/products\/hass-avocado-tree?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003efourwindsgrowers.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Hass in Florida\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHass requires thoughtful site selection in Florida. UF research identifies challenges growing California-type avocados in Florida’s humid conditions, so local performance should guide expectations. Choose excellent drainage, a sheltered location, and provide cold protection while the tree is young. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/301217719_California_Avocados_in_Florida_Finding_the_Perfect_Avocado_for_Production_in_East-Central_Florida?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eresearchgate.net\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing describes the standard Hass cultivar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Confirm the nursery label before publishing; plants sold as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorida Hass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuper Hass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e need their own cultivar descriptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Season \u0026amp; Your Food Forest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHass harvest timing varies substantially by climate. California growers publish extended harvest windows, but those dates should not be applied directly to Palm Bay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fourwindsgrowers.com\/products\/hass-avocado-tree?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003efourwindsgrowers.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Planner recommendation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leave specific Florida harvest-month filters unassigned until your supplier or local fruiting observations confirm the season for your stock.\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 locally verified harvest seasons when choosing avocado varieties. That helps you plan a backyard orchard or food forest around the months you want fresh fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type \u0026amp; Pollination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHass 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. Fruit set also depends on temperature, weather, and flowering overlap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fourwindsgrowers.com\/products\/hass-avocado-tree?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003efourwindsgrowers.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHass 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 after gradually acclimating nursery-grown plants.\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 standing water.\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.\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 tree age and label 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; avoid exposing previously shaded branches to intense sun.\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\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fourwindsgrowers.com\/products\/hass-avocado-tree?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003efourwindsgrowers.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 ‘Hass’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePebbled skin; darkens as it ripens\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, 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 A\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\u003eFull-sized tree; pruning helps manage size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight\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\u003eExcellent drainage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalm Bay harvest months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirm locally before assigning filters\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 characteristics follow grower information; local performance varies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fourwindsgrowers.com\/products\/hass-avocado-tree?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003efourwindsgrowers.com\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. Eat what you grow.™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eyour backyard with the Florida Hass avocado tree. This variety is prized for its rich, nutty flavor and smooth, creamy texture that makes it perfect for guacamole, salads, or simply enjoying fresh from the tree. Unlike the California Hass, the Florida Hass thrives in Florida’s warm, humid climate, making it an excellent choice for home gardeners and small orchards across the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eThe Florida Hass avocado tree is a vigorous, upright grower that adapts well to Florida soils when planted in a sunny location with good drainage. With regular watering and minimal maintenance, it produces generous crops of medium-to-large fruit with pebbly, dark green skin that darkens as it ripens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"797\"\u003eFruiting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e This variety typically fruits from \u003cstrong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"886\"\u003efall through early winter (oct to dec)\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing months of fresh, homegrown avocados. Harvesting during this time ensures you get the peak flavor and creamy texture the Florida Hass is famous for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eGrowing your own Florida Hass avocado not only saves you money at the grocery store but also ensures you have a steady supply of fresh, nutrient-rich fruit packed with healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins. Perfect for backyard gardeners, homesteaders, or anyone looking to add a tropical touch to their edible landscape, this tree is both ornamental and productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eAt Island Gardeners, we provide healthy, well-cared-for Florida Hass avocado trees ready to thrive in your garden. Whether you’re new to growing fruit trees or an experienced gardener, this avocado is an excellent addition that will reward you season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"3 gal","offer_id":45364091125949,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 gal","offer_id":45364091158717,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 gal","offer_id":45364091191485,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 gal","offer_id":45364091224253,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2801\/5293\/files\/hass-avocado-cut-to-show-flesh-and-seed.jpg?v=1790960083","url":"https:\/\/theislandgardeners.com\/products\/hass-avocado-tree","provider":"The Island Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}