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Avocado care requirements
water
Water deeply but allow soil to dry between waterings. Reduce watering in winter. Drought-tolerant once established.
soil
Well-draining, fertile soil with pH 6.0–6.5. Add peat moss or compost to improve drainage and organic matter.
light
Full sun (6–8 hours daily). Tolerates partial shade but fruiting improves with more light.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Avocado
- fiber_manual_recordDark sunken lesions on leaves, stems, and fruit
- fiber_manual_recordWater-soaked spots
- fiber_manual_recordPremature fruit drop
help
Common causes in Avocado
Caused by Colletotrichum species. Spreads in warm, wet conditions.
healing
How to treat anthracnose in Avocado
Remove infected material. Apply copper-based fungicide.
shield
Preventing anthracnose in Avocado
Crop rotation. Resistant varieties. Avoid overhead irrigation.