{"product_id":"russell-avocado-tree-long-neck-avocado","title":"Russell Avocado Tree (Long Neck Avocado)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussell Avocado Tree — Distinctive Long Neck Avocados\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring something delicious—and a little unexpected—to your garden with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussell Avocado Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its distinctive long neck gives the fruit a beautiful, almost gourd-like shape that is sure to start a conversation at the table. Enjoy your harvest sliced alongside your favorite meals, layered into sandwiches, or served simply with a little salt and lime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussell offers a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esummer avocado harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an unusual fruit shape that makes it an appealing addition to a backyard orchard or food forest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tropicalfruitnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-russell-informacion-29?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePine Island Nursery\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\u003eRussell produces large avocados with an elongated neck. Pine Island Nursery lists fruit weighing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1½–2½ pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although fruit size and shape vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts eating quality makes it a worthwhile choice for gardeners who enjoy growing distinctive fruit varieties. Serve it fresh in salads, sandwiches, guacamole, or alongside a meal made from your garden harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tropicalfruitnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-russell-informacion-29?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePine Island Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest fruit when mature and allow it to soften off the tree. Test one fruit first: if it softens normally, you can begin harvesting others. \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\u003eRussell 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\u003e25 feet tall by 15 feet wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, according to Pine Island Nursery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow space for its canopy and roots. Selective pruning can help maintain a more accessible tree for care and harvesting. Plan for long-term, in-ground growing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tropicalfruitnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-russell-informacion-29?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: July–August.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest Planner Months: July, August.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreat these months as a planning guide. Harvest timing may shift with location, weather, and tree maturity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tropicalfruitnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-russell-informacion-29?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 Russell’s summer harvest with earlier- and later-season avocados to help extend the months you enjoy fresh fruit. Our harvest-month information helps you choose trees around your available space and the foods your family loves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type \u0026amp; Pollination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussell is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType A avocado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Avocados can self-pollinate; a nearby Type B variety with overlapping flowering may improve cross-pollination opportunities. Weather and flowering overlap influence results. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tropicalfruitnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-russell-informacion-29?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003ePine Island Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRussell 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 areas 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. 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 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 to maintain manageable height and access.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Russell is frost-sensitive. 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\u003eIn Palm Bay, careful site selection and drainage are important for successful avocado growing. \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 ‘Russell’\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive feature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElongated, long neck fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate fruit size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1½–2½ pounds\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\u003e25 feet tall × 15 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\u003eJuly–August\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\u003eCold considerations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrost-sensitive\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\u003eSize and season follow nursery descriptions; actual results vary by growing location. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tropicalfruitnursery.com\/variety-selected-name-russell-informacion-29?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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