Why you need good rootstocks for avocado farming in India?
When it comes to avocados, the choice of rootstock is paramount. There is a reason why Brokaw, Allesbeste, Westfalia, Orr, Oren, Lynwood and Anderson sell trees grafted on commercial rootstocks. Rootstocks are part of the plant that is below the graft. It influences the tree’s production, ability to take up nutrients, vigour of the canopy […]
Why do you need raised beds for avocado farming in India? with Netafim Israel
Netafim Israel’s team explains why you need raised beds for avocado farming (video is at the end of the article). Enter your email below and get the free raised beds dimensions pdf Email Address * Thank You! Please check your inbox for the PDF. You see, the roots of avocado requires good aeriation and oxygen. […]
Climatic requirements for Avocado farming with Netafim Israel
In this interview I discuss the climatic requirements for avocado farming with Netafim, Israel. Most of the irrigation in avocado orchards in the world is being done by Netafim. They have their head quarters in Israel. I first met Ziv Charitt in 2017 in Israel when I was learning about avocado farming there. In this […]
How to Accelerate Avocado Farming In India: Indian Avocado Industry White Paper
Executive Summary Traditional crops have a saturated market in India with excess production. Government needs to look at new crops like avocado which can help farmers command a premium price. Avocado is a superfood with immense health benefits. It has a higher demand than supply worldwide because its popularity is increasing exponentially on social media. […]
Clonal v/s seedling propagation in Avocado? A research backed essay by Harshit Godha
Over the last few years, avocado farming has gained enough popularity in India to make farmers and researchers dwell more into its propagation practices. I often get asked if my plants are clonally propagated or through F1 seeds. But in reality, the question they are really asking is which is better, clonal avocado rootstocks or […]