HRT-101: Propagation and planting

Propagation and planting

Avocado is propogated by grafting. Mexican stocks are best and dwarfing in effect.
Persea schiediana is a vigorous stock. Popular Root stock selections are duke-6, Duke-7, G-6, Huntalas, Dusa and Latas.
Mexican race can be propagated by cuttings of young plants also.

Planting

Spacing 5-6 m Different Races with overlapping blooming periods should only be planted together.
High density plantings of 800 trees/ha gave double yield than normal planting of 400 plants/ha.

Last modified: Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 10:35 AM

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