{"product_id":"avocado-mexicola-persea-americana","title":"Avocado 'Mexicola' (Persea americana)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"main-container col2-right-layout\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"homeslide2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-main col-xs-12 col-sm-9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"padding-s\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-view\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-collateral\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"padder\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_tabs_description_tabbed_contents\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold-Hardy, Thin-Skinned Avocado You Can Eat Whole\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Mexicola Avocado is a prized heirloom variety from northern Mexico, celebrated for its \u003cstrong data-end=\"344\" data-start=\"326\"\u003ecold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"364\" data-start=\"346\"\u003ebuttery flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"392\" data-start=\"370\"\u003eunique edible skin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike most avocados, Mexicola has a thin, glossy black skin that’s tender enough to eat right along with its creamy, nutty flesh—making it a one-of-a-kind backyard treasure. Compact in size and highly productive, Mexicola is one of the best choices for growers in Zone 8b–10 who want reliable avocados even in cooler subtropical climates.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Mexicola Avocado?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1048\" data-start=\"777\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"830\" data-start=\"777\"\u003eEdible, paper-thin black skin—no peeling required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"871\" data-start=\"831\"\u003eCold-hardy down to ~20°F when mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"929\" data-start=\"872\"\u003eProduces creamy, nutty avocados with high oil content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"991\" data-start=\"930\"\u003eCompact tree well-suited for smaller yards and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1048\" data-start=\"992\"\u003eEarly-season harvest helps extend the avocado season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePlant Mexicola Avocado in full sun and well-drained soil. It prefers deep, sandy-loam soil but adapts well to many conditions if drainage is good. Water regularly while establishing, then moderately once mature. Mulch to protect shallow roots and conserve moisture. Fertilize during the growing season with a balanced citrus\/avocado fertilizer. Mexicola is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1445\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003eType A\u003c\/strong\u003e flowering avocado, though it benefits from cross-pollination with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003eType B\u003c\/strong\u003e variety (like Brogdon) for heavier yields.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"X-Large Nursery Pot","offer_id":52258679030043,"sku":"C2a-AVO-MEX-XL","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/6132\/5083\/files\/mexicolaavocadosowexotic.png?v=1779763583","url":"https:\/\/eldergroveexotics.com\/products\/avocado-mexicola-persea-americana","provider":"Eldergrove Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}