Fun fact! Some varieties of avocado, such as Hass, tend to only bear well in alternate years. Following a season of low yield, due to factors such as cold, the trees produce more abundantly the next season. Avocado is also a heavy crop that depletes stored carbohydrates, resulting in a reduced yield the following year, establishing an alternate bearing pattern.
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Some varieties of avocado, such as Hass, tend to only bear well in alternate years. Following a season of low yield, due to factors such as cold, the trees produce more abundantly the next season. Avocado is also a heavy crop that depletes stored carbohydrates, resulting in a reduced yield the following year, establishing an alternate bearing pattern.
Source: https://www.agmrc.org/commodities-products/fruits/avocados
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