Avocado trees are evergreen trees from tropical or sub-tropical climates that grow best in locations with strong sunlight.
Where To Buy Avocado Trees In South Africa
Westfalia Nursery Inzana
Address: Tzaneen, South Africa
Phone: +27 15 690 0987
GreenCloudSolutions Nursery
Address: 38 Bega Rd, Wynberg, Cape Town, 7800, South Africa
Areas served: East London and nearby areas
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: +27 73 369 8351
Fruittex
Address: Farm Zoekmakaar, Soekmekaar, Morebeng, 0810, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30PM
Phone: +27 12 364 2540
Amorentia Estate & Nursery
Address: Grootbosch Road, Politsi Valley, Tzaneen, 0850, Tzaneen, 0850, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: +27 76 705 6199.
Do you need 2 types of avocado trees to produce fruit?
For the best yields of fruit, two avocado trees are required. Avocado tree cultivars produce either type A flowers or type B flowers.
Both flower types produce and are receptive to pollen at different times of day, and the best pollination and fruit set occur when type A and B avocado cultivars grow together.
How long does an avocado tree take to bear fruit in South Africa?
7 to 10 yearsFor new farmers, it is important to remember that avocado trees, depending on which plant material has been used, might take 7 to 10 years to become fully productive.
Grafted trees sourced from a reputable nursery usually bear their first small crop in the third year after planting.
Is avocado farming profitable in South Africa?
It is also clear that extensive avocado farming will become completely unprofitable if the R/ton value is reduced. According to the SAAGA census of 1987, the average avocado production in South Africa is 5,02 ton/ha, which is disappointingly low.
How long does an avocado tree take to fruit?
Be patient about seeing fruit. If you have purchased and planted a tree, you can probably expect to see your first fruit three to four years after planting. If you are growing from a seed, it can take anywhere from five to 13 years before the tree is mature enough to set fruit.
How much is avocado in South Africa?
A kilo of South Africa Avocados is around USD 0.91 in Johannesburg and Cape Town, packed and ready for export. The price in ZAR currency is 0.0635635. .