Variety traits

Avocado Yield

Persea americana Mill.

A key indicator of avocado productivity, averaging 20–25 t/ha in subtropical climates. It depends on planting density, cross-pollination systems, balanced mineral nutrition, and the absence of climatic stresses.

In the reference 4 varieties crop Avocado, where this is mentioned in the description.

In commercial orcharding, avocado yield is evaluated in tons per hectare or by the fruit weight per tree. The crop is characterized by the presence of a primary and secondary harvest, known as mitaca. Productivity indices are closely linked to planting density, as excessive crowding reduces the fruiting potential of an individual tree.

The stability of fruit harvesting is critically dependent on irrigation systems, fertigation, and nutrient management, particularly regarding the supply of calcium and boron. Excessive nitrogen nutrition or climatic fluctuations provoke mass abscission of flowers and fruitlets. The use of precision irrigation allows for increasing yield by up to 30% and minimizing the effect of alternate bearing.

General information about the subject — on the page Yield.

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Varieties of Avocado mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.