Florida grown avocados are much larger than California fruit, although California claims better taste. Different varieties produce fresh fruit all year around in Florida, which California can not claim Due to its size, avocado is also a wonderful shade tree. It's best to plant in full sun with plenty of room to grow. Provide fertile, well-drained soil and plan on being sure your tree never suffers from lack of water in dry times. Keep grasses away from the trunk and use mulch to make your avocado even happier.
Squirrels are a nuisance to avocado in Florida.
They sample the immature fruit then throw it to the ground, ruined. The pesky rodents continue to sample fruit daily so by the time your tree should be loaded with fruit, there may be little left for you. If you're serious about wanting your share, you'll have to first deal with the squirrels. We get email asking how to sprout avocados from seed. Place the nut over a glass filled with water so the bottom portion of the pit is touching the water.