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Hass avocado in florida
« on: August 18, 2019, 09:35:04 PM »
My father planted this seedling hass about 8 years  ago, it fruited in two years. Then work forced a move for a few years and it was neglected and blown over by a hurricane. I came back this year and started to take care of it again. Then the chickens started to stay under it and coupled with the watering and chicken waste it really sprung to life. It taste just like a store hass avocado but with some sweetness. Thanks for reading.






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Re: Hass avocado in florida
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2019, 11:08:40 PM »
Very interesting, can you post some pics on the flesh and interior of a cut fruit?


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« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2019, 05:54:14 AM »
Very interesting, can you post some pics on the flesh and interior of a cut fruit?

Sure will. It’s going to be another month before we can pick them.
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Re: Hass avocado in florida
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2019, 10:34:24 AM »
Might be a good one to propagate. You can give it a name since it’s a seedling.
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Re: Hass avocado in florida
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2019, 11:01:55 AM »
Exciting! Was it a store bought seed? We eat avocados nearly everyday at my department. Gotta try planting them.

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« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2019, 03:09:25 PM »
Exciting! Was it a store bought seed? We eat avocados nearly everyday at my department. Gotta try planting them.

Yes, he bought the fruit somewhere and planted the seed. It was a precocious tree.
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Re: Hass avocado in florida
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2019, 10:52:57 AM »
Might be a good one to propagate. You can give it a name since it’s a seedling.

Yes... don't call it Hass, it is something else.

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Re: Hass avocado in florida
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2019, 11:50:31 AM »
Might be a good one to propagate. You can give it a name since it’s a seedling.

Yes... don't call it Hass, it is something else.
How about "Tommy Hass?"
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Re: Hass avocado in florida
« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2019, 12:31:38 PM »
Might be a good one to propagate. You can give it a name since it’s a seedling.

Yes... don't call it Hass, it is something else.
How about "Tommy Hass?"

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Re: Hass avocado in florida
« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2019, 12:43:39 PM »
Might be a good one to propagate. You can give it a name since it’s a seedling.

Yes... don't call it Hass, it is something else.
How about "Tommy Hass?"

That’s so funny, John. I’ll post new photos once these are ripe and get tasted again, then see if it’s worthy of a name.
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Re: Hass avocado in florida
« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2019, 01:10:28 PM »
Might be a good one to propagate. You can give it a name since it’s a seedling.

Yes... don't call it Hass, it is something else.
How about "Tommy Hass?"

That’s so funny, John. I’ll post new photos once these are ripe and get tasted again, then see if it’s worthy of a name.
No, it's a great name.  Keep us informed on this avocado.
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Re: Hass avocado in florida
« Reply #11 on: August 21, 2019, 08:27:32 PM »
I'm pleased to see a Hass variety doing well in Florida! Keep up the good work  :D

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Re: Hass avocado in florida
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2019, 03:20:41 PM »
Here’s a couple of fruits from the seedling hass. One I thought to have ripened too long but it turned out great. Seed is of a larger size but the flesh is extremely creamy. You can eat it before the skin turns brown, as long as it’s soft. Skin is thick, easy to peel or scoop out.









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Re: Hass avocado in florida
« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2019, 09:51:56 PM »
Interesting. Over the years you’ve had the chance to observe this tree, How would you describe the production compared to other abocado trees you’ve seen down here? 1-2 being Poor, 3 being average, 4 being “good”/above average, and 5 being “heavy”.

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« Reply #14 on: September 24, 2019, 05:01:04 AM »
White meat, kind of like the legendary creamhart avo.

Looks scrumptious.

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Re: Hass avocado in florida
« Reply #15 on: September 24, 2019, 10:41:53 AM »
Interesting. Over the years you’ve had the chance to observe this tree, How would you describe the production compared to other abocado trees you’ve seen down here? 1-2 being Poor, 3 being average, 4 being “good”/above average, and 5 being “heavy”.

It’s been average with minimal to non existent care. Next year we should be able to know better.
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« Reply #16 on: September 24, 2019, 10:50:02 AM »
Here’s another size comparison photo. I think one is a Brogdon and the other is unknown,  from neighbors, classic Floridacado taste.

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Re: Hass avocado in florida
« Reply #17 on: September 24, 2019, 11:28:21 AM »
Would you like to sell me a couple small scions in two months or so? I am getting rootstock planted out now.
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