Best on deep fertile medium texture soil with water tables below 350 mm but heavy soils are successful . Drought tolerant but needs water for good crop. Vegetative propagation is possible. Depends on cultivar, soil depth and fertility. Modified central leader is common.
Renewal pruning, 'Y' and palmette training systems increases productivity and quality.
Sunburn, wind damage, fruit drop. Humidity stress leads to staining and cuticular cracking. Water stress, both too much and too little. Prone to fluctuations in bearing. Bearing cycle may be biennial to several years.