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Tropical Fruit Discussion / Best Avocado Variety for Growing in a Container
« on: January 13, 2022, 03:01:10 PM »
For the past few weeks I have looked at around 30 different varieties of avocados trying to figure out the best type for growing in a large (15 Gal.) container. My 4 main criteria are:
- Responds well to heavy pruning so that it can be kept to a size of roughly 6’ tall by 4’ wide
- Fruit must have a high oil content
- Small seed to flesh ratio
- Must be highly productive and bear at an early age (2-3 years)
Since it will be container grown and will be brought inside long before any freezing temps occur, it is not necessary that it be a cold-tolerant variety. Also, I’m not particular about the size of the fruit as long as it meets the other criteria above. From the roughly 30 or so varieties that I’ve looked at, I’ve narrowed my list down to 9 candidates as follows:
-Pinkerton
-Wurtz (AKA Little Cado)
-Day
-Condo
-Fantastic
-Brazos Belle
-Holiday
-Lila
-Gem
I would like to hear of anyone’s experience with container growing any one of these listed varieties or another variety not listed which you feel is superior. Please let me know which you would recommend and why. Also, if any of these varieties are not suitable for container growing, I would like to know that as well. Thank you.
- Responds well to heavy pruning so that it can be kept to a size of roughly 6’ tall by 4’ wide
- Fruit must have a high oil content
- Small seed to flesh ratio
- Must be highly productive and bear at an early age (2-3 years)
Since it will be container grown and will be brought inside long before any freezing temps occur, it is not necessary that it be a cold-tolerant variety. Also, I’m not particular about the size of the fruit as long as it meets the other criteria above. From the roughly 30 or so varieties that I’ve looked at, I’ve narrowed my list down to 9 candidates as follows:
-Pinkerton
-Wurtz (AKA Little Cado)
-Day
-Condo
-Fantastic
-Brazos Belle
-Holiday
-Lila
-Gem
I would like to hear of anyone’s experience with container growing any one of these listed varieties or another variety not listed which you feel is superior. Please let me know which you would recommend and why. Also, if any of these varieties are not suitable for container growing, I would like to know that as well. Thank you.