Author: Lorraine Wade

An avocado that’s ready to eat has light green flesh. A rotten one has brown or black spots throughout the flesh (2). Yet, an isolated brown spot may be due to bruising, rather than widespread spoilage, and can be cut away. Another possible sign of rotting is dark streaks in the flesh. Is it safe […]

To make avocado toast the night before, squeeze lemon juice onto your mashed avocado and then store it in a ziplock bag that you squeeze all the air out of before sealing. Keep in the fridge overnight. When ready to eat, just snip a corner of the bag and squeeze onto your toast. Don’t spread […]

Avocado could protect against hair loss as its rich in vitamin E, according to dietitian Ryan Raman. Vitamin E protects the skin against damage and oxidative stress, he said. If the skin on top of the head becomes damaged, it increases the risk of poorer hair quality and reduced hair follicles. What foods fight alopecia? […]

Avocado & Honey But blondes can’t have all the fun, so if you want to lighten your amber, chestnut, or terracotta shade, the key ingredient is honey. The avocado and honey mash up will act as a deep conditioner, lighten your own shade without any brass mishaps, and, as a side bonus, will smell fabulous. […]

Sun and shade Hass avocado trees thrive in bright, direct, unfiltered sunlight. They need at least six hours of sunlight per day, but they can tolerate slight shade. The more light hitting the leaves, the better. Where do avocado trees grow best? Avocados are tropical plants; they tolerate very little cold. If you live where […]

Will avocado oil clog pores? No. As an anti-inflammatory ingredient, avocado oil helps improve clogged skin. Does avocado oil cause pimples? “But if you have acne-prone skin, it is possible for avocado oil to contribute to clogging pores and exacerbating acne.” She explains that while avocado oil more moisturizing than argan oil but also happens […]

Add a tablespoon of avocado oil to the palm of your hand. Rub it into the ends of your hair and then massage into your scalp in circular motions. Cover your hair with a shower cap, and sleep with this treatment overnight. In the morning, rinse and style as usual. Can I sleep with avocado […]

Avocado oil will help stimulate blood flow and unclog blocked follicles. These effects may help fight hair loss. Can avocado oil regrow hair? Avocado oil contains vitamin D, which is crucial for the generation of new hair follicles. Use avocado oil on your scalp and throughout your hair to maintain and encourage hair growth! Does […]

Temperature. Avocados grow best in mildly warm conditions: not too hot, nor too cold. The ideal temperature range is an average of 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Is heat bad for avocados? How hot is too hot for avocado trees? Protect them when over 75 degrees? Fortunately, avocado trees can thrive in heat well above […]

The most common oil used in hair products, mineral oil, isn’t able to penetrate the outer layer of the hair, which is where natural plant oils like avocado come in. So next time you find an overripe avocado in your fridge, don’t throw it away! You may not be able to eat it, but it’s […]

Slice the produce up into tiny, mouse-friendly bites. Some examples of the diverse fruits and veggies that are appropriate for mouse consumption are parsley, bananas, pears, tomatoes, peas, melons, berries, carrots, celery, broccoli, cucumbers, avocados and apples. Do mice or rats eat avocados? Avocados are high in fat and are a good treat to feed […]

Light. Like most tropical plants, the avocado tree thrives on a lot of sunshine. Plant this tree in a location where it can receive at least 8 hours of sunlight every day. These trees can tolerate partial shade, but grow best and produce more fruits when kept in full sun. Are avocado trees hard to […]

There is only one true dwarf variety of avocado tree, known as Wurtz or by the nickname “Little Cado.” It is a hybrid of Guatemalan and Mexican varieties. The Wurtz avocado tree is quite small compared to the sky-high regular avocado trees, reaching only 8 to 10 feet tall at maturity. How big does a […]

Determining Irrigation Needs A good method of determining if a tree needs water is to dig about 6 to 9 inches beneath the soil. Test the soil by squeezing it with your hand; if it holds together, do not water, but if it crumbles, you should water. How do you know when an avocado needs […]

Avocados and Citrus need Full Sun and Space, this can interfere with the neighbors! Don’t plant lemons too close to the house! these trees?” What can you plant between avocado trees? Companion plants Garlic. Garlic used in companion planting repels aphids, caterpillars, mites and Japanese beetles. Comfrey. Comfrey is a beneficial companion plant for the […]

Wait until the roots are thick and the stem has leaves to plant the seed. After you trim the stem back, allow it to grow back and develop leaves. Once the leaves grow and the root system is nice and thick, which can take up to 6 weeks, you can plant the seed whenever you’re […]

Avocado lace bugs, like the previous three insects, make themselves at home in avocado trees for their entire life cycles. Lace bugs are extremely small; their eggs look like specks of black pepper. As adults, they resemble very small flies, only about 2mm long. Do avocados attract mosquitoes? Mosquitoes are attracted to potassium, salt, and […]

They’ll steal the fruits off of backyard trees and out of grocery bags. In California, ground squirrels have even been known to decimate entire avocado groves! There is no doubt squirrels love these fruits. How do I keep squirrels away from my avocado tree? Common squirrel deterrents for fruit trees include Ro-Pel, capsaicin, or hot […]