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Avocado

Growing Guide

Avocado (Persea americana) requires more water than other Sahel crops but can be grown successfully with irrigation in suitable microclimates, particularly near rivers or with reliable water sources.

Growing Schedule

Jan-Feb

Flowering begins
Regular irrigation
Bee activity important

Mar-Apr

Fruit set
Maintain consistent moisture

May-Jun

Fruit development
Apply potassium fertilizer

Jul-Aug

Rainy season
Monitor for root rot
Weed control

Sep-Oct

Harvest early varieties
Post-harvest care

Nov-Dec

Main harvest season
Prepare for next cycle