Avocados are notoriously hard to grow particularly in heavy soil (clay). This video shows a great example of how to plant an ...

This separation of sexes in plants is called dioecy. One reason why dioecy may evolve is because of the negative effects that ...

Another common flaw in some avocados are woody strings that stretch through the flesh. These strings are part of the plant's ...

For avocado trees, Di Lallo recommends a typical houseplant potting soil with some added perlite or pumice to promote aeration. When it comes to the perfect container, an unglazed terracotta pot will ...

Mr. Grillo is a contributing Opinion writer who has covered organized crime in Latin America for two decades. He wrote from Mexico City. If you are buying a lime in the United States — to juice up a ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Kayla Girgen, RD, is a licensed dietitian who specializes in ...

A person may have an oral or latex allergy to avocado. An oral allergy can cause symptoms after eating avocado. Also, people with an allergy to latex foods — such as banana and kiwi — are more likely ...

Though it is not native to California, the avocado is arguably as tied to the state’s identity as the orange once was. Avocado farmers face multiple challenges: occasional drought, irregular crop ...

Wellness influencers are claiming a homemade avocado-pit tincture can soothe pain. Here’s a look at potential benefits and risks. Some TikTok creators are saying that a tincture spray they make at ...

Modern agriculture highly depends on the achievements of crop domestication and improvement. While these activities increase yields, they also reduce the genetic diversity of crops. At the same time, ...

Lauded for its health benefits and adored as a topping for toast, the humble avocado is a certified A-lister of the produce world. It’s also a powerful economic engine: avocado farming today is a ...