Choose a healthy avocado variety suited to your climate
Plant in a location with full sun and well-draining soil
Test soil drainage before planting
Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide
Remove the tree from its container carefully
Place the tree in the hole with the root flare slightly above soil level
Backfill with native soil and gently firm it
Water thoroughly after planting
Mulch around the base, keeping mulch away from the trunk
Water regularly during the first year
Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings
Fertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season
Protect young trees from frost and strong winds
Prune only to shape the tree and remove dead or damaged branches
Watch for pests and diseases regularly
Harvest avocados when they reach mature size
Let harvested avocados ripen off the tree
Grow from grafted trees for faster fruit production
Plant more than one type if you want better pollination and fruit set