Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe
Types
Persea americana
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
-
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
Oral Allergy
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
Turnip
In Greek
Αβοκάντο
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
Abacate
Nabo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Brassicales
Family
Lauraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Avocado and Turnip
Season and care of Avocado and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Avocado and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Avocado and Turnip Physical Information
Avocado and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Avocado and Turnip are as follows:
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Avocado and Turnip
Care of Avocado and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.