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I am interested in starting a few Avocado trees. I want these trees for consumable fruit production and I have read quite a bit on this subject, however, I am getting some conflicting statements. I am hoping there is someone on DG that has started fruit bearing trees to help me get started.
My questions are these:
1. If I start a tree from a pit from a grocery store avocado, will it produce quality, edible fruit? If not, what is the preferred method to start a tree for consumable fruit production?
2. How many years does a tree typically have to be growing before it bears edible avocados?
3. Does anyone know of where I can purchase established, potted trees? Anyone have any experience with Clifton's Nursery in Porterville, CA? They offer avocado trees online, however I have no experience with the company, plus they do not comment much on varieties. I am under the impression the Guatemalan variety produces the most flavourful, large fruit. Anyone know? I like the Hass variety that I buy locally in my grocery store (they are grown in CA), but not sure if it they are Guatemalan in origin.
Would appreciate any and all advice. I have four pits "starting" in glasses of water using the toothpick suspension method, but it's been over a month and they still do not look any closer to sprouting than the day I put them in water.
Cheers everyone,
Mac
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