Mary Lu Arpaia, head of UC Cooperative Extension's avocado breeding program, looks for Luna UCR avocados at an Irvine orchard in July. The new variety has roots in Ventura County. A new variety of ...
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Q: I love Hass avocados. Can we grow them in the low desert, and if so, how do I do it? A: There are about 500 varieties of avocados. Of these there are three main types of avocado — Guatemalan, ...
On occasion, I come across a planted avocado tree and curiously ask the owner if they have enjoyed any fruits from it. Most always, the answer is "no" with a hint of frustration in their tone. This ...
After unsuccessfully trying his hand in politics in 2002, Paul Onduso was convinced by his wife to redirect his energies to a more lucrative venture. All along, his wife had been against the idea of ...
Q. We planted a Hass avocado tree in our backyard about 10 years ago. The tree is now about 15 feet tall, and seems very healthy. It produces many large avocados each year, but they do not ripen and ...
A new variety of avocado that can trace its origins to Ventura County was released to growers in June. Researchers with University of California Cooperative Extension said the variety — called Luna ...