Simmonds Avocados This Summer?

[johnb51]

Is this even possible?  Here's the story.  I planted a 3-gal. Simmonds tree a year ago.  It grew pretty fast in a year's time.  It put out blossoms a couple of months ago, and is holding a few fruit.  Will this fruit ripen THIS SUMMER?  Seems phenomenal!

[CTMIAMI]

I should ripen by summer or the tree can drop them. Simmonds sets a lot of fruit but drops a lot.
if you want to give your tree a good start, cut them off now and you will be handsomely regarded next season.

[johnb51]

I should ripen by summer or the tree can drop them. Simmonds sets a lot of fruit but drops a lot.
if you want to give your tree a good start, cut them off now and you will be handsomely regarded next season.

I'm going to follow your advice, Carlos, but I sure was tickled to see fruit on that tree already!

[johnb51]

The deed is done.  I took off 15 little fruit.  The Sri Lankan weevils and other little critters are making Swiss cheese out of a lot of the new leaves!

[gunnar429]

may you be rewarded for your patience with bountiful harvests in years to come!