Avocado `Topa Topa` (Persea americana) - 55cm - Unique piece - Hardy variety from Mexico
€49,00
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Avocado `Topa Topa` (Persea americana) - 55cm - Unique piece - Hardy variety from Mexico
€49,00
Pickup available at Bei der Kirche 3
Usually ready in 24 hours
Pickup only!
Anyone who dreams of their own avocado harvest and has a penchant for botanical rarities will be delighted by the 'Topa Topa' variety. This Mexican variety is not only exceptionally robust for an avocado, but also produces striking, deep purple to almost black fruit with a wonderfully smooth, thin skin. In terms of flavor, the 'Topa Topa' is a real discovery: Its flesh is wonderfully creamy and melts in the mouth, with a slightly milder, nuttier aroma than the commonly available 'Hass'. A little sea salt and a splash of lemon are all you need, to scoop it out directly, or to whip up an incredibly authentic, fresh guacamole from it. A brilliant extra detail for plant nerds: If you gently rub the leaves of older plants of this Mexican variety, they release a fascinating, delicate anise scent.
What's included: Pickup only! Single item - 55cm in a 40cm tall pot
Growth habit, location and care The avocado grows as an evergreen, well-branched tree and forms a beautiful, dense crown with glossy, leathery leaves in a pot. It needs the brightest and sunniest spot, you have available on the patio or in the conservatory. The biggest danger for avocados is waterlogging! They are extremely sensitive to wet feet. A well-draining, structurally stable substrate is absolutely vital. I like to use a high-quality container plant potting soil and mix in plenty of pumice, perlite or lava gravel to guarantee perfect drainage. In summer, it is watered regularly, but the top layer of soil must always dry out thoroughly between waterings. As a fast-growing plant, it enjoys a regular supply of nutrients from spring to late summer.
Winter hardiness and overwintering The 'Topa Topa' belongs to the so-called Mexican group of avocados and is considered one of the most cold-tolerant varieties of all. Older specimens can even withstand brief periods of slightly below-freezing temperatures. Nevertheless, permanent outdoor cultivation is not possible at our latitudes. The container plant must be brought indoors before severe frosts. Overwintering is best in a very bright, cool place at around 5 to 12 degrees Celsius. Watering is drastically reduced in winter – the root ball should only remain slightly moist.
Uses In addition to the pure culinary enjoyment of its own fruit, the 'Topa Topa' is a highly exclusive ornamental shrub, which instantly creates a tropical flair on any balcony with its elegant, evergreen foliage. Incidentally, in professional agriculture, this variety is extremely popular worldwide as a robust rootstock for other avocado varieties due to its enormous vigor and cold tolerance. With us, it scores as a spectacular container plant, that has what it takes to be a real heirloom.
Origin and taxonomy Botanically, the avocado belongs to the laurel family (Lauraceae). The 'Topa Topa' variety is genetically derived from the highlands of Mexico, but was already selected in California at the beginning of the 20th century (named after the Topa Topa Mountains there) and gained popularity because of its resistance
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