Avocados by SOPHIA BERNARDINO

Growing and Harvesting

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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.

Growing and Harvesting

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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.

Growing and Harvesting

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

Growing and Harvesting

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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.

Storage and Preservation

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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.

Storage and Preservation

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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.

Culinary Uses

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

Culinary Uses

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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.

Nutritional Value and Health Benefits

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

Nutritional Value and Health Benefits

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

Avocados!

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Growing and Harvesting

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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.