Jala Avocados are here! They can grow up to four times the size of the usual sized avocados you find in the shops. Not just super sized but super tasty too!
Botanical name
Persea americana 'Jala'
Common name
Giant Avocado 'JA1A' Jala™
Description
If you love avocados – on toast, in salads, shakes, or your poke bowl – you’ve gotta get a JALA™ for your garden!
Every home gardener needs a JALA™ as this supersized giant Avocado is not only big on size but huge on flavour and produces heavenly, smooth avocado goodness.
JALA™ kicks goals with both feet, boasting so many qualities we love in our avo’s; a lovely glossy skin that is relatively easy to peel, and good news for guacamole lovers – you only need one JALA™ to make a fabulous batch of quality buttery guacamole for the family. This avocado doesn’t brown as easily as some and remains greener for longer than most and is rich and nutty in flavour - simply the best. So buy your JALA™ tree now!
Reaching almost double the size of an ordinary ‘Hass’ or ‘Bacon’ Avocado, JALA™ is a new Australian variety and exclusively produced by Australia’s leading producer of Avo trees – Fleming’s Nurseries QLD.
Flower Colour
White (not really seen)
Flower Period
Late Summer to Autumn
Fruiting
June onwards (this is a new cultivar and friuting seasons is yet to be fully extablished, in terms of timing. Starts in June on the Sunshine Coast)
Deep green, attractive. Clean, with a medium glossy appearance. Generally easy to peel.
Very goos, large fruit, rich buttery, nutty taste. Flesh is pale creamy-yellow. Smooth, good firm texture. Good ratio of flesh to seed. The flesh tends not to go brown easily when left cut.
Pollination: Type A (Jala is showing self-pollinating tendancies)
Location
Wll-drained soil, and regular watering, but avoid overwatering. Avocado trees thrive in slightly acidic to slightly alkaline soil (pH 6-7) that is rich in organic matter. Full sun to part shade.
Care
Mulch: Apply a layer of mulch around the base of the tree to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Pruning: Prune avocado trees regularly to maintain their shape and encourage fruit production. Fertilising: Fertilize avocado trees regularly, especially during the growing season, with a balanced fertiliser. Pest and Disease Control: Monitor your avocado tree for pests and diseases, and take appropriate action if necessary.
Mature Size
5 m wide x 7 m high
Pot sizes and plant height approximate (above pot);
200mm | 80cm
**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**
Some quick facts about this plant:
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Full Sun |
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Part Shade |
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Moderate Watering |
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Fruiting |
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Wild Life Attracting |
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5m wide |
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7m high |
