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The Secret of knowing everything. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

The Secret of knowing everything

Georgie the cat

🐱 The Secret of knowing everything

"People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do." - Isaac Asimov

🐈📸 Georgie the cat is the smart one at TopTropicals PeopleCats.Garden

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How to protect Avocado from cold and how hardy is it? A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

How to protect Avocado from cold and how hardy is it?

Avocado tree fruiting indoors

Avocado tree fruiting indoors

❄️ How to protect Avocado from cold and how hardy is it?

Growing Avocado trees in cooler regions is possible with the right variety and care. By choosing Cold Hardy types and protecting them during cold spells, you can successfully grow avocados outside tropical climates. The more mature your tree, the better it handles the cold.
  • ❄️ What is Avocado cold hardiness?


    • Most Avocados are sensitive to frost, but some Mexican varieties can survive lows around 15°F once established, and brief dips near 10°F with good care.

  • 👉 Cold tolerance depends on:

  • ✦ Duration of cold: Short freezes are easier to survive.
  • ✦ Sun exposure: More sun means better cold resistance.
  • ✦ Wind protection: Wind can do more harm than temperature alone.
  • ✦ Tree health: Regular fertilization, such as Sunshine Boosters, helps strengthen plants.

  • ❄️ How to protect avocados from cold

  • ✦ Bigger is better: Mature trees resist cold better than young ones.
  • ✦ Wind protection: Plant on the south or southeast side of a building for warmth.
  • ✦ Good fertilization: Healthy trees are stronger and more resilient.
  • ✦ Watering: Water less in winter; overwatering in cold weather can cause root rot.


❄️ Protection for young plants
  • ✦ Cover and mulch: Before a freeze, mound mulch around the base and cover with a blanket. Add Christmas lights or a small heater for extra warmth (use caution).
  • ✦ Use microclimates: Plant near walls or buildings where it’s warmer and wind is reduced.


With a little planning and protection, you can enjoy fresh avocados even in cooler climates!

✔️ Check outAvocado Variety Guide interactive chart. Sort them by flower type A or B, tree habit, fruit shape and quality, cold hardiness, origin, season and more!

🛒  Shop Cold Hardy Avocados

📖 Our Book: Avocado Variety Guide, Snack or Guacamole?

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Updates from Mittens. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Updates from Mittens

Chiane and Mittens the cat

Chiane and Mittens the cat

Chiane and Mittens the cat

Chiane and Mittens the cat

🕺 Updates from Mittens
  • 🐾 Hi everyone, it’s me - Mittens! I’m all grown up now (well, almost). I still go to work with my Mom Chiane - every single day. I help pack your plants, inspect boxes, and sometimes take important naps on the shipping table. I haven’t missed a single day of work!
  • 🐾 Everyone says I’m part of the team now, not just a trainee. I think they’re right - after all, who else leaves magic paw prints on your boxes?
  • 🐾 If you stop by our Garden Center in Ft Myers, come say hi to me, King, Snitch, and my other friends. We’re the #PeopleCats, and we work hard to make sure your plants travel happy and safe to their new homes!


🐈📸 Chiane and Mittens getting ready for work at TopTropicals / PeopleCats.Garden

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The secret Brain Food growing in my backyard (and it tastes like green peas!) A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

The secret Brain Food growing in my backyard (and it tastes like green peas!)

Tropical Asparagus (Sauropus androgynus)

🏆 The secret Brain Food growing in my backyard (and it tastes like green peas!)
  • 🌿 Katuk, or Tropical Asparagus (Sauropus androgynus), is one of the most underrated edible plants you can grow. This leafy tropical shrub is a superfood in disguise. It grows fast, looks lush, and its tender young shoots taste just like green peas.
  • 🌿 Native to Southeast Asia, Katuk is a kitchen staple in places like Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. The leaves and shoots are used in soups, stews, and stir-fries with egg or seafood. It’s not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious - rich in nutrients linked to improved memory and reduced cognitive aging: folate, lutein, and especially vitamin K, which is rare in plants.
  • 🌿 Katuk thrives in sun or partial shade, needs little care, and grows into a dense, bushy plant that gives you edible greens all year round. If you want something that feeds both your garden and your health, this one’s a winner!


🛒 Add Katuk Superfood to your Food Forest

Lean more:
🍴 Katuk egg stir-fry: Quick-n-Fun exotic recipes
✔️ Discover the health benefits of Katuk: a Superfood for your mind and body
📚 Tropical Asparagus, Katuk: Grow your own food
📱 How to cook with Katuk

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