Tag: Avocado

While accounts vary, a popular story claims that in the 1960s it was invented by a Japanese chef in California who couldn’t get hold of fatty tuna and used avocado instead for its similar texture. This led to the birth of the “California roll” and the avocado’s subsequent popularity in sushi in the U.S. How […]

In supplying the French market Peru overtook Spain again, with 41,000 tonnes versus 39,000 tonnes. Mexico, Israel and Kenya complete the top five. A local or regional product (from Spain) is highly preferred, but there is a year-round demand. Spain and Israel are not necessarily the most economic sources for avocados. Where does France get […]

The oldest discovery of an avocado pit comes from Coxcatlan Cave, dating from around 9,000 to 10,000 years ago. Other caves in the Tehuacan Valley from around the same time period also show early evidence for the presence and consumption of avocado. What is the origin for avocado? Mexicoavocado, (Persea americana), also called alligator pear, […]

1909. Avocado was first introduced in Sanremo (Italian Riviera) by prof. Calvino, in 1909. Later on, several introductions followed and a few avocado trees have been grown here and there for ornamental purpose. In Italy, at present there is a decline of the lemon culture, due to commercial reasons. When did avocados come to Europe? […]

People use avocado for high cholesterol. It is also used for memory and thinking skills, aging skin, obesity, psoriasis, heart disease, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support most of these uses. What is the history of avocados? The avocado (Persea americana) originated in south-central Mexico, sometime between 7,000 […]

Production by country Country/region 2020 2019 United States 187,433 122,670 Chile 160,535 150,802 Israel 147,000 138,766 Guatemala 137,024 138,305 What countries do avocados grow in? Avocado is a native of tropical America. It originated in Mexico and Central America, possibly from more than one wild species. The early Spanish explorers recorded its cultivation from Mexico […]

Peru. In the last decade, Peruvian avocado exports to Europe have grown the most. Peru is now the leading supplier of avocados to Europe, accounting for over 200 thousand tonnes and 30% to 35% of the total European supply. How are avocados transported to Europe? From the plantations, the avocados are transported by truck to […]

India is suitable for almost all fruits in the world because of its wide range of climatic conditions. Avocado is best suited for tropical and subtropical weathers. The mid to southern india is perfect for cultivation of avocado. Can I grow avocado at home in India? It can not tolerate the hot dry winds and […]

San Diego County. San Diego County is the leading county, producing nearly 47% of California market value for avocados (USDA, 1999a), accounting for 39% of the state’s avocado producing acreage (USDA, 2002). What county produces the most avocados? Avocado production worldwide 2020, by country Mexico harvested about 2.4 million tons of avocados in 2020, making […]

Imported avocados now account for 90 percent of the domestic supply compared with 40 percent in the early 2000s. In the 2020/21 marketing year, U.S. avocado imports reached a record high of 2.675 billion pounds. Where does the US get most of its avocados? Avocado trees are native to the humid, sub-tropical and tropical regions […]

Avocado is exported to over 5 countries . In the year 2020-2021 (Apr-Nov), India has exported Avocado worth of 0.0 USD million. The total volume of export in 2020-2021 (Apr-Nov) was around 110. Who is the largest exporter of avocados? MexicoMexico still stands as the world leader in regards to export tonnes. The 2018-19 season […]

Experts suspect the issues may involve drug cartels, according to The New York Times, as the imported Mexican avocado crop comes from Michoacán, a state where drug cartels operate widely—and the only state licensed to import the fruit to the U.S. Why is there an avocado shortage right now? Mexico is facing an avocado shortage […]

In the Cape Province, where temperatures are generally lower than in Natal or Transvaal, avocados can be grown only near sea level. Notwithstanding this, the trees do not thrive there, although the proximity of the important markets of Cape Town and East London seems to compensate for this drawback to some extent. Can Avos grow […]

We are starting Avocado plantations and Strawberry plantations in the North East of Botswana, we lead by example, we want our Farmers to tap into the same energy and grace. Farmers should consider fruit trees farming not just vegetables production only. You can change your life with Avocado Farming. Where do avocados grow in Africa? […]

Kenya is a significant producer and exporter of avocados. According to the latest official FAO statistics, Kenya is currently the world’s seventh largest producer of avocados, with planted area at nearly 15,000 hectares and production at 234,000 metric tons in 2018. Where does Kenya export its avocados? Kenya has been selling frozen avocados to the […]

Today, Ghanaian avocados are widespread throughout the forest regions of the country. They are not commercially produced, and are instead grown by smallholders, scattered amongst cocoa and other farms, or grown in home gardens, as they are easily adaptable to the hot and humid climate. Does Ghana Export avocado? Overview of Fresh Avocado Exports From […]

If the present avocado crop of 5 ton/ ha could be raised to 7,5 ton/ha, combined with the quality increase, an additional amount of R36 000 000 can be earned by the industry. The ideal of reaching 15 ton/ha is possible and the income could then increase by more than R100 million annually. How profitable […]

A farmer can plant 100-150 avocado trees in 1 hectare, or 300- 550 trees depending on the spacing you use. 1 tree can yield between 600-800 fruits per season the first year of harvest; in 5-10 years it produce upto 2500 fruits. And harvest 60 000 to 80 000 fruits in 2-3 years per hectare. […]

Overview of Fresh Avocado Exports From Ghana The export value of Ghana was USD 35.11K, and the export volume was 4.58K metric ton in 2021. Is there avocado in Ghana? Avocado (Persea americana Mill) is a very important crop in Ghana and is one of the future promising export crops. The crop is widespread in […]

An avocado tree can give you up to 1,000 fruits twice a year. It is very lucrative. “Currently, one Hass Avocado is around N2,000 per seedling but with government support, it can come as low as N1000. But by 2021, we want to make sure it comes to as low as N500. How much money […]