greatguy wrote:What is the best avocado tree to grow in Israel? Will it grow in Modiin?
Try these varieties they should grow well in Modiin. Water very well every 10 days in summer. Not wise to use drip irrigation.
Ettinger: http://ucavo.ucr.edu/avocadowebsite%20folder/avocadowebsite/AvocadoVarieties/Varietylist/ettinger.html
Hass: http://ucavo.ucr.edu/avocadowebsite%20folder/avocadowebsite/AvocadoVarieties/Varietylist/hass.html
You may be interested in reading this article:
http://www.avocadosource.com/papers/Israeli_Papers/WysokiManes0000.pdf
This is also a very cool site about avocados:
http://whatscookingamerica.net/avacado.htm
Good luck with your avocado venture greatguy!!!
Avocado trees look a little sad in winter, in Israel, but now spring is here new leaves are growing. They will soon look beautiful.
Happy Pesach