🌱PROJECT ANALYSIS: GRAFTING AVOCADO TREES
1. Introduction
Avocado is a high-value fruit crop with increasing global and local demand due to its nutritional
benefits and versatile use. Grafting is a propagation method that ensures the production of true-to-
type avocado varieties with faster maturity and increased resistance to pests and diseases. This
project focuses on the grafting of avocado trees for commercial production on a 1-acre pilot basis,
aiming to improve income, food security, and sustainable farming practices.
2. Identification of Issues (Problem Statement)
Farmers relying on seedling avocado trees face long maturity periods (5–8 years).
Yield and fruit quality vary greatly in ungrafted trees.
Susceptibility to diseases and pests reduces productivity.
Lack of access to certified seedlings and grafting knowledge limits commercial production
potential.
Inconsistent market supply due to seasonal or low-yielding trees.
3. Project Objectives
General Objective: To establish a sustainable avocado grafting and cultivation system that enhances
productivity, income, and market access.
Specific Objectives:
To graft 400–500 avocado seedlings using improved varieties.
To train farm workers in grafting techniques and orchard management.
To achieve a minimum graft success rate of 85%.
To establish an avocado orchard for commercial production within 3 years.
To evaluate the economic viability and scalability of avocado grafting.
4. Project Description
Feature Details
Project Title Avocado Grafting and Orchard Establishment
Location [Insert region/country]
Duration 36 months (3 years)
Scale 1 acre (pilot phase)
Variety Hass/Fuerte/Lamb Hass
Propagation Cleft grafting on local rootstocks
Outcome 400+ grafted, fruit-producing trees within 3–4 years
5. Project Budget (Estimated for 1 Acre)
Item Quantity Unit Cost (USD) Total (USD)
Land preparation 1 acre 500 500
Rootstock seedlings 500 0.50 250
Grafting materials Lump sum — 200
Skilled labor (grafting) 10 man-days 50 500
Irrigation setup Drip/manual — 1,000
Organic fertilizer & manure Lump sum — 300
Pest/disease control Lump sum — 150
Shade nets / windbreaks Lump sum — 150
Training / extension Lump sum — 300
Tools / equipment Pruners, knives, etc. — 200
Miscellaneous — — 150
Total Estimated Budget: $3,700
6. Project Implementation and Timeline
Phase Activity Timeline
Phase 1 Site selection, land clearing & preparation Month 1
Phase 2 Nursery preparation or purchase of rootstocks Month 2
Phase 3 Planting rootstocks and early care Month 3–5
Phase 4 Grafting process begins Month 6–7
Phase 5 Post-grafting care and protection Month 7–12
Phase 6 Tree training, pest control, irrigation Year 2
Phase 7 First flowering and limited fruiting Year 3
Phase 8 Full production and market integration Year 4–5
7. Procedure for Project Implementation
1. Site Preparation:
Clear land, mark planting holes (5m x 5m spacing).
Add compost/manure and prepare rootstock beds or direct fields.
2. Raising or Purchasing Rootstocks:
Germinate local avocado seeds or buy nursery-grown rootstocks.
Maintain until rootstocks reach pencil thickness (4–6 months).
3. Grafting Process:
Collect healthy scions from known productive trees (Hass, Fuerte).
Use cleft or veneer grafting methods.
Label grafted trees and provide shade.
4. Post-Grafting Management:
Regular watering, removal of rootstock suckers.
Protect graft union from pests, physical damage, and sunburn.
5. Orchard Development:
Support tree structure with pruning.
Apply fertilizers and monitor for diseases.
6. Training and Record Keeping:
Train staff or farmers on grafting, pruning, pest management.
Keep records on grafting success, survival rate, and growth.
8. Project Evaluation and Monitoring
Evaluation Aspect Method Frequency
Graft success rate Physical inspection, tagging Monthly
Tree survival rate Tree count and health check Quarterly
Growth monitoring Height, branching Bi-annually
Pest/disease incidence Observation and reports Ongoing
Yield and income analysis Harvest records, market price Annually
Budget utilization Financial audit Bi-annually
Evaluation helps determine scalability, return on investment, and refinement areas.
9. Conclusion
The avocado grafting project presents a viable opportunity for sustainable income generation,
increased productivity, and value addition in horticulture. With proper training, planning, and
monitoring, grafted avocado trees can yield fruit within 2.5–3 years and reach full production by year
4–5. The pilot phase provides a model that can be scaled to larger acreage or used to train other
farmers in the community, contributing to agricultural transformation and rural development.
