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How to Grow Hass Avocado

Persea americana 'Hass'

Your complete guide to growing Hass Avocado.

☀SunFull sun (6-8 hours)
💧WaterDeep watering 1-2 times per week, drought tolerant once established
📅Harvest240-365 days
🗺Zones10–12
📏Height20-30 feet
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When to Plant Hass Avocado

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 10 — February – April December
Zone 11 — January – March December
Zone 12 — January – March December

Companion Plants for Hass Avocado

✓ Good companions

Chives

Repel aphids and improve soil health with shallow root system

Citrus trees

Share similar water and soil requirements, attract beneficial pollinators

Comfrey

Deep roots bring up nutrients, leaves make excellent mulch and compost

Lavender

Repels ants and other pests while attracting pollinators

Marigolds

Repel nematodes and other soil pests, attract beneficial insects

Nasturtiums

Trap crop for aphids and whiteflies, living mulch that suppresses weeds

Rosemary

Natural pest deterrent, drought-tolerant groundcover

Sweet alyssum

Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and parasitic wasps

✗ Keep away from

Black walnut

Produces juglone toxin that inhibits avocado growth and can cause root damage

Eucalyptus

Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth of nearby plants including avocados

Fennel

Strong allelopathic effects that can stunt avocado tree development

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

167.0kcal
1.96gProtein
6.80gFiber
8.80mgVitamin C
0.61mgIron
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