{"product_id":"pollock-avocado-tree","title":"Pollock Avocado Tree","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollock Avocado Tree — Large, Summer-Harvest Avocados\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the pleasure of fresh summer avocados to your garden with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollock Avocado Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its large, green-skinned fruit and deep-yellow flesh are inviting sliced alongside your favorite meals, tucked into sandwiches, or enjoyed simply with a little salt and lime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for its excellent eating quality, Pollock offers another delicious reason to step outside and harvest something for your table. \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 Flavor \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollock produces large, pear-shaped avocados with smooth, thin green skin and deep-yellow flesh. Enjoy the fruit in salads, guacamole, sandwiches, or alongside a fresh garden meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit size varies: Pine Island Nursery lists approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–1½ pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while UF\/IFAS reports a broader \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18–40-ounce range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest mature fruit and allow it to soften off the tree before eating.\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\u003ePollock 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\u003ePlan for permanent, in-ground growing with adequate room for its canopy. Selective pruning can help make care and harvesting more manageable. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineislandnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-pollock-informacion-26?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\u003eMain harvest planning window: July–August.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePine Island Nursery lists July–August. Broader Florida references indicate that harvest may begin in late June and extend into September, depending on location and 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 July, August.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible seasonal extensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e June and September, subject to local observations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineislandnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-pollock-informacion-26?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 Pollock’s summer harvest with earlier- and later-season varieties to help extend your avocado season. Our harvest-month information helps you plan around the foods your family enjoys and the space you have available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type \u0026amp; Pollination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollock is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType B avocado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlan to grow it near a Type A avocado with overlapping flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e UF\/IFAS identifies Pollock as a variety that does not fruit well alone, making pollination planning particularly important. \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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollock is valued for eating quality, but production can be light. It is best presented as a flavorful addition to a mixed orchard rather than promising heavy yields. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineislandnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-pollock-informacion-26?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePine Island Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollock 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 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 to maintain access and manageable height.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pollock has low cold tolerance. Choose a warm, sheltered location and 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, cold protection and drainage deserve careful attention. \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 ‘Pollock’\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\u003eLarge, pear-shaped\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\u003eSmooth, thin, 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\u003eDeep 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 B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNearby Type A with overlapping bloom recommended\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\u003eMain harvest guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly–August\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be light\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\u003eThese details follow nursery, USDA, and UF\/IFAS descriptions; performance varies by site. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pineislandnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-pollock-informacion-26?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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