Author: Marilyn Medina

The FDA’s report notes that all avocados should be washed before opening because bacteria can easily transfer from the skin to the knife, which can then contaminate the inside of the avocado you’re preparing—and any other food you’re working with. Do you have to wash avocado before eating? The FDA has issued a warning that […]

Care tips for avocados growing in water 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. How long do avocados take to grow in water? Put the glass in a warm place out of […]

The Right to Water. Avocado production is highly water-intensive, roughly 70 liters per fruit, more than 12 times as much as it takes to grow a tomato. (Avocados, like tomatoes, are a fruit, not a vegetable.) Ironically enough, most avocados are grown in relatively arid regions. How much of an avocado is water? Although early […]

There are a few miticides used in commercial groves for treating bud mites on avocado trees. Sulfur oil emulsion sprays are recommended for use. A narrow range 415 oil sprayed on the tree prior to bloom time may also help, but the coverage needs to be thorough. How do you fight mites infestation? Steam cleaning […]

Take the avocado quarters, or slice or dice them if you want to make it easier on your blender, and put them in a resealable freezer bag. Ensure all air is removed from the bag before closing, sealing, and placing the bag in your freezer. We recommend using the frozen avocado pulp within a month. […]

1988. In 1988, Canada imported 6.9 million kilograms of the fruit, almost all of it from the United States. Back then, you couldn’t just write avocados on your grocery list and expect to find them in a Canadian supermarket. Are avocados imported to Canada? This statistic shows the volume of fresh avocado imports in Canada […]

Very easy to use. Though this is not technically a health benefit, avocado oil is highly versatile and easy to incorporate into your diet. For example, you can consume it cold, but it’s also a safe and healthy cooking oil because its fatty acids are stable at high heat (up to about 520°F or 271°C) […]

Research also suggests avocado oil has an anti-inflammatory effect, reducing CRP. It’s also a good source of the antioxidant vitamin E. Kitchen tips: Avocado oil has a mild flavor and a higher smoke point than most plant oils, so it performs well for high-heat cooking such as stir-frying. Which oils are least inflammatory? Which oils […]

It’s called Mexicola. That sounds irresistible. The best avocado I ever ate was from the rain forest floor on St Kitts. Our guide cut off the monkey bite on the end and I ate it like an apple – creamy and sublime! Can you eat avocado as a fruit? Avocado can be eaten raw just […]

Vegetables come from plant stems, leaves and roots. Vegetables like broccoli and spinach grow from a different part of the plant than fruit does, and they don’t contain seeds. From a nutritional and culinary perspective, avocado is considered a vegetable. In fact, it’s actually listed as a vegetable by the USDA! Do avocados count as […]

Avocado is a new but a promising fruit crop for Turkey. Ecological and soil characteristics of Mediterranean coastal belt are suitable for avocado growing. Can you grow avocado in Mediterranean climate? Preferred climate for avocados Avocados can only grow in warm weather and subhumid climates, primarily tropical and Mediterranean temperatures that stay warm year-round. Can […]

There has been an immense growth in demand for avocado both in Norway and internationally. Can avocados grow in cold climates? Cold-hardy avocados exist, so you can plant your very own tree even in areas where the temperature gets to 20 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. Mexicola avocados are a very popular cold-hardy avocado variety, […]

The avocado’s biggest problem is the amount of water it consumes. According to Youmatter, avocado plantations put an incredible degree of pressure on a region’s water supply. The World Economic Forum reports that around 9.5 billion liters of water are used every day in order to grow avocados. What is wrong with farming avocados? But […]

A versatile and nutritious fruit, avocados are produced in the humid, subtropical regions of South Africa, most notably the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces during the months of March to September. Is African avocado good? Grown in Kenya and South Africa, African avocados have a soft, creamy texture and a mild, exquisite flavour. With an average […]