Americans are eating more avocados than ever before. But in County’s avocado belt, sky-high water costs prevent farmers from benefiting.

Short on space but love avocados? This compact variety grows happily in a pot — and a little pruning can keep it small enough for patios or sunny corners.

If you love having avocados on hand, you might want to consider growing some at home. Fortunately, you can get started from an avocado pit.

Fruit trees typically need a lot of sunlight to thrive indoors, around six to eight hours each day. Placing them in a south- ...

While agronomists push for high-yielding hybrids, elderly farmers are clinging to century-old indigenous trees; not for the ...

Cold‑tolerant avocado varieties could open production much farther north in Florida, presenting new opportunities as western states face growing challenges.

The avocado producer and distributor recently introduced its Whole Tree approach, a strategy aimed at reducing waste while creating additional revenue streams.

Simultaneously or thereabout, herbs and fruits thrown up by this season step forth for eating and use, such as in nurture and medicine. Often, we thank our stars, as we say in gratitude for their ...

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) – Judges tasted nearly 30 guacamole entries at the 39th California Avocado Festival in Carpinteria. It was the most submissions in contest history. Once again, Arthur von ...

Habit of Avocado plant (A), fruits, the commercial part of this species (B) and sampling location of avocado trees in India (C). A new study suggests that, with low to moderate levels of global ...

So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It's not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it's also very easy. Just know that since avocados are tropical plants, they won't ...

So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it’s also very easy. Just know that since avocados are tropical plants, they won’t ...