[Goanet] avocado
Dear Rico, The avocado seems to grow pretty well in Goa without any particular care. I have two of the plants in my garden, which began yielding last year but did not flower this year. I have two neighbours Manuel Godinho and David Dias both of whom have trees in full yield this year. If you come to Margao you could just visit the clinic of Dr.Ricardo Telles along Abade Faria Road where you will find the tree in full fruit. However, it appears that the trees come as male, female or a combination of both. The former two will not fruit if grown singly or two of the same type. The same problem is noticed with nutmegs. Hence, the best option is to go for a graft. Radharao F.Gracias
[Goanet] Avocado, how to grow...
Thanks to Ruby Goes for sending this link on how to grow an avocado tree: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/how-to/how-to-grow-an-avocado-tree-053348 Just thought of sharing it with you. As you know, we have a plant at home. Despite the skepticism, the avocado actually fruits in Goa. FN -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org M: +91-9822122436 P: +91-832-2409490
Re: [Goanet] Avocado...
2008/8/7 Pandu Lampiao <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: .. > In order to seed avacados, scoop a seed float it in a glass/bottle > with a large opening with water..the seed floats and let the > 'de-ant' face up..the seed with germinate but I ain't sure the number > of days. When germinate, transfer the seed to the groundin a cool > area...usually a shady area. RESPONSE: You have every chance that the seed will start to rot! I have a book on cultivating from seeds; for Avocado it is: keep it half suspended in water the broader end immersed the top end dry. To achieve this use two tooth picks which you have to prick in to support the seed in a glass of water. Better still follow this advice:- http://www.ghorganics.com/Germinating%20and%20Growing%20Avocados.html -- DEV BOREM KORUM. Gabe Menezes. London.
Re: [Goanet] Avocado...
I see our irmao Fred has taken interest in avacados, I am 'appy. And Mervyn too; its good a good fruit/veggie for the body after an evening of you-know-what. Like I said, I am experienced in such matters. Seriously, the avacados available in the Mupca market (the man who sells unusual vegitables, herbs etc inside the market) are the Caribbean variety...large and green (when ripe as well) as compared to the Mexican/Chilean variety, which are small, usually black/dark when ripe. In order to seed avacados, scoop a seed float it in a glass/bottle with a large opening with water..the seed floats and let the 'de-ant' face up..the seed with germinate but I ain't sure the number of days. When germinate, transfer the seed to the groundin a cool area...usually a shady area. My neighbor Albertin-maana had an avocado tree grown in the whitish sands of costal salcette.and she had crops though unpredictable like her temper. In Salcette-Goa, we have a saying.stolen fruit tastes sweeter; the 'boorkois' from her jardin were worth the afternoon (rather than the avacados) raid when the old duck was doing siestia'ing. The avacados were brought there by returning Afrikaars. Here is a link off the internet: http://www.nda.agric.za/docs/avocado/avocado.htm > > 2008/8/7 parnell belliappa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> hi >> just saw yr mail.. >>
Re: [Goanet] Avocado...
Dear Parnell, I suggest you join the Botanical Society of Goa network and mailing list. Lots of knowledgeable people there . http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/bsg-goa/subs_add As far as growing the avocados go, I'm not an expert. My view is that they take root easily in the soil in Goa. Miguel, a qualified agricultural scientist, would know the exact details. If you want the seeds, you're free to pick them up from here. We have many dozen seeds and you can have a few at no cost. (The idea is to spread them about, so that we have more greenery and another fruiting crop.) I could drop them for you somewhere in Panjim if you wish. Unfortunately I don't reach Betalbatim often. FN 2008/8/7 parnell belliappa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > hi > just saw yr mail.. > > i am 63 years old nd live in betlbatim ..my house is in the adjacent > building where the min of tourism lives.. > > after losing my only son of 2 years a have taken such a love for > gardening.. > > i have tried growing avocados..wold love to have the seeds? > > please let me know how to collect them.. > > bye > > mrs p belliappa > -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org 784 Nr Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India Ph +91-832-2409490 M: +91-9970157402 Software for Kids Blog: http://softwareforkids.wordpress.com
Re: [Goanet] Avocado...
On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 10:15 AM, parnell belliappa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > hi > just saw yr mail.. > > i am 63 years old nd live in betlbatim ..my house is in the adjacent > building where the min of tourism lives.. > > after losing my only son of 22 years (not 2 yrs 22 years) a have taken such > a love for gardening.. > > i have tried growing avocados..wold love to have the seeds? > > please let me know how to collect them.. > > bye > > mrs p belliappa >
Re: [Goanet] Avocado...
Frederick [FN] Noronha wrote: > Avocado seeds (if you're lucky, seedlings too) available on > first-come-first-serve basis. Free of cost, subject to availability. > Contact me. The plant is known to grow and fruit in Goa (thought > sometimes you might need two in cose proximity for the plant to bear > fruit). FN FN, I already see Cecil taking an interest in this plant. Here is the reason why. "The avocado is unusual in that the timing of the male and female flower phases differs among cultivars. There are two flowering types, "A" and "B". "A" cultivar flowers open as female on the morning of the first day and close in late morning or early afternoon. Then they open as male in the afternoon of the second day. "B" varieties open as female on the afternoon of the first day, close in late afternoon and reopen as male the following morning." Come to think of it, I must contact him and see if he wants to open an avocado orchard in Aldona. Mervyn3.0 __ Instant Messaging, free SMS, sharing photos and more... Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger at http://ca.beta.messenger.yahoo.com/
[Goanet] Avocado...
Avocado seeds (if you're lucky, seedlings too) available on first-come-first-serve basis. Free of cost, subject to availability. Contact me. The plant is known to grow and fruit in Goa (thought sometimes you might need two in cose proximity for the plant to bear fruit). FN -- FN * Independent Journalist http://fn.goa-india.org 784 Nr Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India Ph +91-832-2409490 M: +91-9970157402 16,000+ photos from Goa: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fn-goa/
