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Avocado ‘Gem’ (Persea americana, type A) – Pot 10" (24–48")

Avocado ‘Gem’ (Persea americana, type A) – Pot 10" (24–48")

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🥑 GEM Avocado – Productive, Compact and Outstanding for Container Growing

10" Pot  |  24–48"

‘GEM’ is a modern California-developed avocado variety created as an improved alternative to the famous ‘Hass’. Its fruit features a rich, creamy texture and exceptional flavor, along with excellent storage quality. Thanks to its naturally compact growth habit and high productivity, it is considered one of the best avocado varieties for container and greenhouse cultivation.

Highlights

  • Heavy and consistent producer.
  • More compact growth habit than ‘Hass’, ideal for limited spaces.
  • Premium-quality fruit with rich, buttery flesh.
  • Thick skin that turns black when fully ripe.
  • Grafted for earlier fruit production.

Quick Facts

Botanical name Persea americana ‘GEM’ — Type A
Container size 10" pot, 24–48"
Mature size in containers Approx. 6–10 ft (1.8–3 m), depending on pot size and pruning
Light Full sun or very bright light, 6–8+ hours daily
Temperature Ideal 18–30°C; protect below 5°C
Watering Moderate; allow the top few inches of medium to dry slightly
Growing medium Very well-draining, rich in organic matter; drainage holes required
Fertilizer Regular feeding during active growth, such as 20-8-20 or citrus fertilizer
Pruning Light shaping to encourage branching
Fruiting Typically 2–4 years under good conditions
Fruit 200–350 g; thick black skin at maturity, medium seed, exceptionally creamy flesh
Pollination Self-fertile Type A; production may improve with a Type B such as Bacon, Fuerte or Zutano

Key Growing Tips

  • Excellent choice for container culture due to its naturally compact growth habit.
  • Excellent drainage is essential to prevent root problems.
  • High light levels encourage flowering and fruit production.
  • Gradually repot into larger containers as the tree grows.

Note: ‘GEM’ is considered one of the finest avocado varieties for home growing thanks to its high productivity, compact growth habit compared to ‘Hass’, and exceptional fruit quality.

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