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Zafra

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when to pick Oro Negro avocado
« on: December 26, 2021, 10:49:34 AM »
Did a forum search but couldn't find this info - if I missed it please pass me the link. I have my first and only Oro Negro fruit turning black now. Any tips on how to know when to pick? With our Pollock's we mostly just wait for drops but I don't know if that's the way to go with this variety. Thanks in advance!
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Re: when to pick Oro Negro avocado
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2021, 11:59:16 AM »
It turns black and then gets shiny. Mine popped off easily when close to ripe, so just give a little tug when you think its close.

https://www.myavocadotrees.com/oro-negro-avocado.html
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Re: when to pick Oro Negro avocado
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2021, 11:59:29 AM »
I waited till mine got all black on the tree then picked them. They will soften up on the table after a few days, but interestingly I noticed the skin on the oro negros are thicker and firmer more like a shell than other avocados.

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Re: when to pick Oro Negro avocado
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2021, 12:23:21 PM »
Exactly the info I was looking for thanks to both! :)
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Re: when to pick Oro Negro avocado
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2021, 02:27:23 PM »
Actually mine got blacker and blacker but the shine came off and they got duller & less shiny. Most avocado do that, is my experience.
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Re: when to pick Oro Negro avocado
« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2021, 09:34:10 AM »
Quote from: pineislander on December 27, 2021, 02:27:23 PM
Actually mine got blacker and blacker but the shine came off and they got duller & less shiny. Most avocado do that, is my experience.
Yes that's what people say here (about green types) when they lose their shine they're ready to pick.
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