by Juan Verhoog | Jun 25, 2026 | News
Seedling vs Clonal Rootstocks: how to choose Establishing a new avocado orchard is a significant investment. The decisions you make in the beginning will influence your orchard’s performance for the next 20 to 30 years. One of the most critical choices is selecting...
by Juan Verhoog | Jun 25, 2026 | News
Why quality matters more than ever Global demand for avocados continues to surge, firmly cementing the fruit’s place as a premium, nutrient-dense staple. For South African growers, this presents a powerful opportunity, but also a pressing challenge. While yields may...
by Juan Verhoog | Oct 2, 2025 | News
If you’re serious about growing healthy avocado trees that deliver big harvests year after year, pruning isn’t optional. It’s essential. Pruning helps your trees stay healthy, keeps them at a manageable size, and maximises fruit production. Done right, it improves...
by Juan Verhoog | Oct 2, 2025 | News
Yield is the key driver for profitability when growing avocados, and good yields are a result of successful floral initiation, floral development, pollination, and fruit set. Disturbances with any of these processes will have a negative effect on fruit production,...
by Juan Verhoog | Oct 2, 2025 | News
Establishing an avocado orchard is a costly, long-term investment. To achieve a successful return on investment, various factors need to be considered when planning a new avocado development, including climatic conditions of the site, soil and water requirements, and...
