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Avocado Lamb Hass Butter Fruit Variety Grafted Plant

Product Features and Variety

The Lamb Hass Avocado (<i>Persea americana</i>), often referred to as Butter Fruit, is a premium grafted variety ideal for container and garden cultivation across diverse Indian climates.

• Variety: Lamb Hass (Black Skin Avocado). This variety is known for its slender, upright growth habit, making it suitable for smaller spaces.
• Type: Grafted Plant/Tree. Grafting ensures the plant is true-to-name and promotes earlier, more consistent fruit production compared to seed-grown plants.
• Size: 1.5–3 Feet Height.
• Suitability: Thrives in most Indian climates, suitable for both ground planting and growing in large pots.

The Fruit: Lamb Hass Avocado

The fruit of the Lamb Hass variety is highly valued globally for its superior quality:

• Appearance: The fruit is pear-shaped and turns black or dark purple when it reaches maturity.
• Texture and Taste: Renowned for its rich, buttery consistency and very high oil content.
• Harvest: This variety is prized for its long 'hang time,' allowing the fruit to be left on the tree after sizing up to fully develop its rich flavor.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight and Climate Needs

The Lamb Hass is a subtropical plant that requires full sun exposure to flourish and produce a good yield.

• Sunlight: Requires full and direct sunlight (at least 6-8 hours a day) for optimal growth and fruit development.
• Air Circulation: Ensure the planting location has adequate air movement to maintain plant health.

Watering and Soil

Proper soil and watering are critical for the health of the sensitive avocado root system.

• Soil: Use well-draining, sandy, or loamy soil with a slightly acidic pH (ideally 6.0 to 6.5). Avoid dense clay, which can cause waterlogging.
• Watering: Water regularly and deeply to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during the establishment phase and dry spells. It is essential to avoid overwatering, as excessive moisture leads to root rot. Drip irrigation is often recommended.
• Pruning: Annual pruning is advisable to remove dead or crossing branches and to shape the canopy, which enhances air circulation and sunlight penetration for robust fruit development.

The secure paper core packing method used for shipping ensures the plant is protected and well-ventilated during transit, ensuring you receive a healthy, genuine variety plant.