The end is nigh!

At least for paltas (avocados) in 2018. I took the last three off the “big” tree, including one that managed to remain hidden and is undoubtedly the record-holder for this year’s crop:

big avocado

858 grams, or for those of you in Myanmar, Liberia, and the Untied Snakes:

big avocado

1.892 pounds. Or 1 pound 14.271999979939547 ounces. Or if you want full ‘Murkan, 1 pound 14+34/125th ounces.

6-1/2 x 4.25 inches / 16.5 x 10.8 cm.

I decided that the overgrown nature of our yard needs to be addressed, and in doing so discovered the extent of the comedreja’s (possum’s) raids.

avocados consumed by possum (comedreja)

The tree above this pile still has 30+ smaller avocados. It’s fun to remember two years ago, when our total harvest was 30+ avocados, and the comedreja getting one was devastating! This year we (and friends) have had avocados for almost seven months!

Meanwhile, both small orange trees are laden with flowers. Not very many bees, but some, and doing their job. Hopefully we get more than three oranges next year.

orange blossoms and bee

9 thoughts on “The end is nigh!

    1. Well. I’m working on air-layering, so I could give you a “tree” on the same schedule…otherwise it’s a long wait….

    1. It is a bit strange that we have two trees ostensibly of the same type (Fuerte), one with normal fruit and one with huge fruit. Happily, it is only the “small” tree that drops fruit. Otherwise I’d consider investing in a hard hat before venturing under the latter. Funny too – but perfectly logical – that this specimen was hidden from easy view, so escaped earlier harvest, when we might have said “wow” but not “holy” (and it wouldn’t be mackerel.) 😉

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