Tag: Avocado

Yes you can grow an avocado tree from a store-bought avocado, and it’s a fun, easy project to try. However, this is only recommended if it’s a decorative plant you’re after and not a productive one. An avocado seedling grown from a pit will take at least ten years to produce fruit, if at all. […]

Today, Mexico — specifically, the Mexican state of Michoacán, which is the only state certified by the US Department of Agriculture to sell the fruit to the United States — supplies about 80 percent of the 60 million pounds of avocados eaten north of the border each week. Is the avocado industry run by cartels? […]

Avocados are very easy to grow from seed. Just pop a fresh seed into some quality potting mix with the wider side of the seed facing downwards. Use a pot at least 15cm in size to avoid repotting. It’ll be around 10 years before a seed-grown tree bears fruit. Why is it so hard to […]

Avocados can only grow in warm weather and subhumid climates, primarily tropical and Mediterranean temperatures that stay warm year-round. What climate do avocados grow best in? Remember that avocado trees do best at moderately warm temperatures (60 F to 85 F) with moderate humidity. They can tolerate temperatures, once established, of around 28 F to […]

An ? can be used on Snapchat to show your relationship status. There are two halves of sliced avocado like there are two people in a relationship, and you just happen to be the better half. This is a funny and clever way to tell people you’re taken while goofing around with your partner. What […]

Coconut. Coconut in place of avocado There’s no doubt avocados are loaded with multiple health benefits. However, they are expensive in India for many to consume on a daily basis. But not to worry, you can easily have coconut instead. Coconut is also known as a miracle fruit because of its high nutrition density. Which […]

The climate in Kerala suits avocado (butter fruit) trees, as they grow well here and give good yields. Where do avocados grow in India? In India, avocado is not a commercial fruit crop. It was introduced from Sri Lanka in the early part of the twentieth century. In a very limited scale and in a […]

They’re chock-full of nutrients and are a source of “good fat,” which keeps you full for a long time. Californians are known for healthy eating and living, so obsessing over avocados fits right in with this lifestyle. Along with these health benefits, avocados fit into every type of diet. Why do people love avocado so […]

The Mayan people revered the fruit and even used the avocado as a symbol on their famous calendar. The people of Central America first called the fruit aguacate, after the word for testicle – ahuacatl. The name was inspired by their shape and because they often hang on the tree in pairs. What is the […]

Bananas. Thanks to banana’s texture, it’s the perfect substitute for creamy avocado. “Like avocados, bananas offer smoothies a smooth texture and consistency. Which Indian fruit is similar to avocado? Cashew Fruit Many are perhaps not aware of cashew fruits, but this fruit is produced in abundance in India. The freshly available fruit contains a generous […]

The first written record in English of the use of the word ‘avocado’ was by Hans Sloane, who coined the term, in a 1696 index of Jamaican plants. Who came up with the name avocado? When the Aztecs discovered the avocado in 500 BC, they named it āhuacatl, which translates to “testicle.” It is likely […]

In Pakistan, the avocado tree Hass and Lula grafted varieties have successfully been grown in Sargodha, Lahore, Sukkur and even Charsadda in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Hass variety is the export variety. How can we grow avocado at home in Pakistan? Suitable avocado varieties for Pakistan The plantlets of Avocado should be protected from frost for 3 […]

60 F to 85 F. Remember that avocado trees do best at moderately warm temperatures (60 F to 85 F) with moderate humidity. They can tolerate temperatures, once established, of around 28 F to 32 F with minimal damage. Avoid freezing temperatures. Plant your tree in March through June. Where is the best place to […]

Unlike many other avocado varieties, Hass avocados are native to California, not Mexico. The growing Hass avocado popularity during the 1950s was so great that producers in Mexico started growing the Hass over other indigenous varieties. Is Mexican avocado a Hass avocado? Mexico is the world’s largest producer of Hass avocados. It produces over 65% […]

AVOCADO Plantation in Punjab , Plantation being done now and would complete in a few days . The plants are grafted and mix varieties are planted like indian variety, fuerte and Hass. This farm is intercropped along with Dragon Fruit in between and Apple on boundary. Can we grow avocado in India? In India, avocado […]

Avocado is not a commercial fruit crop in India. However, it’s safe to say that avocado farming in India is surely profitable. The amount of fruits imported is far more than the number of fruits produced in the country. Is avocado farming possible in India? In India, avocado is not a commercial fruit crop. It […]

In India, avocado is not a commercial fruit crop. It was introduced from Sri Lanka in the early part of the twentieth century. In a very limited scale and in a scattered way it is grown in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka in the south-central India and in the eastern Himalayan state of Sikkim. What […]

Guacamole is traditionally made by mashing peeled, ripe avocados and salt with a molcajete y tejolote (mortar and pestle). Recipes often call for lime juice, cilantro, onions, and jalapeños. Is avocado dip the same as guacamole? We know the answer is obvious to most of you, but nevertheless, a lot of people ask this question. […]

Whether you start from seed or a nursery-grown tree, one essential for success is patience. Plant a tree, and you’ll wait three to four years for fruit. Start with a seed, you may wait 13 years or more. Even so, there’s something special about homegrown avocados that make them worth the wait. How long does […]

There’s a reason why Michoacán, Mexico supplies more than 80% of the United States’ avocados. The state’s rich volcanic soil, abundant sunlight, consistent climate, timely rainfall, and natural irrigation coalesce to create the perfect environment for avocado production and harvest. Why are there only Michoacán avocados? Michoacán provides avocado farmers with natural irrigation, volcanic soil, […]