Author: Marilyn Medina

When Latin Americans immigrated to the country, they brought with them their love for the fruit, and ever since then, Americans have grown to love them. In Los Angeles alone, people there consume 293.15 million avocados every year. Why are avocados so popular in the US? Its rich buttery flavor and its numerous health benefits […]

If you like to watch your avocado grow in water, you can keep it indefinitely in hydroculture mode. There’s no need to plant it in soil, unless you want to. Some tips for a healthy avocado plant: Change the water very regularly, at least once a week. How long can an avocado stay in water? […]

Set the avocado, pointy side up, in a cup filled with enough water to cover the bottom half of the seed. The toothpicks will rest on the edge of the cup, letting the bottom of the seed sit in the water. Keep the water level steady; provide plenty of light, and watch the seed start […]

Before the seed starts to sprout, the top of the seed dries out, the outer brown covering falls off, and the pit splits open from top to bottom. Eventually, a small root emerges from the bottom of the pit. The root grows first, and a shoot appears later, rising from the top of the pit. […]

An avocado will keep a few days in the refrigerator after it has been cut. The cut portion will turn brown/black due to oxidation, you can just cut that off, it is not harmful. Is it OK to eat avocado when it turns black? It’s actually a chemical reaction and not a sign of spoiled […]

Florida avocados have shiny medium-green skin that doesn’t change color as it ripens. If it yields to gentle pressure, it’s ready to slice. If the avocado has a small dent after pressing, it’s too soft to slice but just right for mashing. If there is a large dent after pressing, it is overripe and the […]

Avocados have giant seeds because they were meant to be eaten by giant animals. When these animals went extinct, the avocado should have been doomed due to the lack of a creature large enough to disperse its seeds. Are large or small avocados better? There’s a myth that smaller avocados are not yet mature, have […]

When not fully ripe, Hass avocados have bumpy, bright green skin. It progresses to dark green or brown when ripe. If the skin looks nearly black and the fruit feels mushy upon touch, it’s overripe and likely spoiled. What happens if you eat black avocado? It’s actually a chemical reaction and not a sign of […]

For a long time, most avocados consumed in the United States were being grown in California. Although Mexico was the largest avocado producer globally, imports from Mexico were restricted. California avocados could not be grown year-round and could also not be sold fresh outside of the west coast. Why are Californians obsessed with avocados? They’re […]

For example, tomatoes, avocados, eggplants, cucumbers, green peppers, zucchini, butternut squash, and others are classified as fruits by botanists because they are the fleshy plant part surrounding its seeds. However, for nutritional and culinary purposes, these foods are considered to be vegetables rather than fruits. Why are avocados considered a fruit? Avocado is a fruit. […]

The seed of an avocado is the pit found in the center of avocados you eat at home. One of the simplest ways to start a seed is with water in a normal kitchen glass or jar. It’s also one of the most fun ways, because you can watch the roots grow. Is it an […]

Nowadays, avocados are widely grown in Vietnam including the provinces of Dong Nai, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Lam Dong, Dac Lac and Phu Tho. A four-year national project to improve the fruit industry in Vietnam has been launched for seven important fruits crops which include avocado. How do Vietnamese eat avocado? Many Vietnamese people prefer to […]

After cutting the avocado open lengthwise, scoop out the seed with a spoon. Wash it under cool running water, gently wiping off the avocado meat. Dry the seed in direct sunlight for three days or bake it in the oven at 200°F for two hours. Do I need to dry my avocado seeds before planting? […]

Tannin Content of Avocado Both the flesh and seed of an avocado contain tannins, but only the seed has a high enough concentration to create a red color. The presence of tannin in the flesh of the fruit explains why avocado becomes bitter tasting when cooked. Why is my avocado seed turning orange? “A small […]

Most of the healthy fat in avocado is oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid. This heart-healthy fat helps lower cardiovascular inflammation. Avocados also have a nutrient called beta-sitosterol, the plant version of cholesterol. Beta-sitosterol helps lower your cholesterol levels. Is it healthy to eat an avocado a day? Eating an avocado a day is good […]

Planting Avocado Seeds in Soil Peeling the seed will speed up germination when you use this technique, the process for which is: Remove the outer flesh and wash the seed in warm water. Let the seed dry for 24 to 48 hours at room temperature. The skin is often more easy to peel when the […]

In other Central American and Caribbean Spanish-speaking countries, it is known by the Mexican name, while South American Spanish-speaking countries use a Quechua-derived word, palta. In Portuguese, it is abacate. What are avocados called in South America? Palta is one of the most common names to call avocado in Spanish. They call it palta in […]

Rapid growth of U.S. demand for fresh avocados has increased the fruit’s prominence in retail sales and consumer diets. This growth is largely due to California producer and importer-funded research and promotion programs that have changed avocados’ image to that of a healthy super- food. Why are avocados suddenly so popular? Sales were heavily affected […]

Hass Avocado Tree This tree provides you with a plentiful supply of creamy Hass avocados throughout most of the year, making it an easy choice. Regardless of whether your Hass Avocado Tree grows indoors or outdoors, you can watch it grow anywhere in your home. What is the easiest avocado tree to grow? Hass Avocado […]

Avocado trees are subtropical plants native to southern Mexico. If you live in a region where winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing (in the United States, only the southernmost tips are suitable for outdoor avocado planting), plant the avocado tree in a container so you can move it indoors for winter. Do avocado plants actually […]