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1. A. Where is this food grown, and what regions produce it in the largest quantities?                             B. Are there any local growers/markers (in San Diego) of this food? If no, where is the nearest ‘farm’ producing it?   

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A. Avocados are mostly grown in Mexico.  It grows the best in warm regions and outside.  Countries such as the U.S.,  Colombia, Brazil, and Kenya produce avocados.

B.  Yes, there are many local growers/markers such as Henry’s Avocados in Escondido.

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2. What are the ideal growing conditions for this food (e.g., climate, soil, temperature)?

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Avocados require soil temperatures between 68-77 degrees fahrenheit, a minimum of four weeks to bloom in the fall or winter, moderate humidity and temperature,  plenty of sunlight, and usually a warmer climate.

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3. How long does it take for this food to grow from seed to harvest?

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It takes 5-13 years for avocados to grow from seed to harvest.

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4. What is the production process? Farming techniques, processing (cleaning, cutting, etc), chemicals used, and/or any other interesting facts you learn along the way. 

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To maintain an ideal height, farmers often prune the trees.  Workers pick avocados wearing cotton gloves and using clippers or picking poles to protect it.  Then, they are gently placed in bins.

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How to Prune an Avocado Tree in a Pot: 9 Steps (with Pictures)

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Since avocado trees are warm-season plants that can reach up to tall, many people choose to keep dwarf avocado trees as house plants instead. By correctly pruning your avocado tree when it’s young and knowing how to care for it as it…

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5. How are these foods assembled and packaged for the consumer? 

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Avocados are either put in pools of cool water or are chilled in rooms where machines brush the field dust off its skin.  Then, they are sorted by size, put into cartons, and shipped off in refrigerated trucks.

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6. Typically, how long would this product’s shelf life be?

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Unripe avocados can be stored for up to 2-3 weeks, but freshly ripe avocados last around 2-3 in the fridge.

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10. What are the health benefits of consuming this food regularly?

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Lowered blood pressure, cardiovascular inflammation, prevention of cataracts and UV light damage, and preventing constipation.

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9. What are the key nutrients found in this food (e.g., vitamins, minerals, fiber)?

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Vitamins C, E, K, and B6, riboflavin, niacin, potassium, magnesium, beta carotene, and omega-3 fatty acids.

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7. What are some common ways this whole food is prepared and consumed around the world?

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Avocados are used in dips, bread, appetizers, with rice, processed into oil, in desserts, or just plain.

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8. Are there any traditional dishes or cultural practices that prominently feature this whole food?

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Guacamole in South America, represents abundance in Mexico, pretty common desserts in the Philippines, and avocado toast in the U.S.

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To maintain an ideal height, farmers often prune the trees.  Workers pick avocados wearing cotton gloves and using clippers or picking poles to protect it.  Then, they are gently placed in bins.

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How to Prune an Avocado Tree in a Pot: 9 Steps (with Pictures)

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Since avocado trees are warm-season plants that can reach up to tall, many people choose to keep dwarf avocado trees as house plants instead. By correctly pruning your avocado tree when it’s young and knowing how to care for it as it…