As January wraps up here in Southern California, the Big Black (also known as Negro Grande or Grande Negro) avocado tree has begun to...

Let’s start with a short history of the Gwen avocado. The Gwen avocado is a grandchild of the Hass variety. It was developed by Dr. Bob...

Avocados, unlike citrus fruits, do not ripen while on the tree. They mature while still on the tree, but to become soft and edible, they...