The avocado (Persea americana) is a plant native to Mesoamerica and is one of the most delicious foods that we can taste. The perfect moment to consume is marked by the softness of the pulp and is considered as a vegetable and a fruit at the same time. Avocado is very nutritious, contains fiber, vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, D, E, K, folic acid) and minerals (magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, zinc, iron , potassium, calcium) necessarys for the proper functioning of the body.
Avocado also called green gold, is grown in more than 60 countries, where the main producers are: Mexico, Chile, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Peru, Colombia, Brazil and the United States of America. These countries contribute more than 60% of the world production, being Mexico the main producer, consumer and exporter country.
Its most widespread cultivation is in tropical and subtropical climates, where in addition, the main varieties stand out:*
- Bacon.
- Strong.
- Hass.
- Lamb Hass.
- Pinkerton.
- Reed.
- Zutano
- Avocado
- Nabal
- Creole.
Benefits.
- It's rich is fiber.
- Reduces Cholesterine and Triglycerids levels.
- It has high levels of folic acid, essential in the development of pregnancy.
- It contains antioxidant properties.
- Reduces blood pressure.
- It is good for arthritis.
- Strengthens the immune, cognitive and nervous system.
- It has more potassium than bananas.
- It contains fatty acids beneficial for the heart.
- It is a great ally of memory.
- It contains protective effects for vision, preventing the development of cataracts.
- Revitalizes the skin and regains its flexibility.
- It helps you lose weight.
- Avocado could help prevent prostate cancer.
- Repair damaged hair.
- Among others.
How to grow avocado at home.
Below I will show you 3 ways to grow avocado at home.
Procedure 1.
We need:
- A container.
- Height sticks.
- Water.
- Avocado seed.
Procedure:
- We pierce the seed with the chopsticks a little above the center in the form of a cross.
- Place the seed in the container.
- Add water until it covers half the seed.
- Place the container where there is enough light.
- Change the water every 3 days.
Procedure 2:
We need:
- A container.
- Fertilized land.
- Water.
- Avocado seed.
Procedure:
- We add the fertilized landin the container.
- We opened some holes (for water drainage).
- We make a hole in the center.
- We place the seed, with the pointed part up.
- We cover with sand a little over half.
- We add water and place it in a cool place and where there is clarity.
- Every day add water.
Procedure 3.
We need:
- A bag.
- Fertilized land.
- Water.
- Avocado seed.
Procedure:
- We add the fertilized land in the bag.
- We opened some holes (for water drainage).
- We make a hole in the center.
- We place the seed, with the pointed part up.
- We cover with sand a little over half.
- We add water and place it in a cool place and where there is clarity.
- Every day add water.
They are 3 very simple and economical procedures that we can perform at home.
Avocado is very nutritious, contains fiber, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, C, D, E, K, folic acid and minerals, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, zinc, iron , potassium, calcium and its necessarys for the proper functioning of the body.
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Thanks for sharing all that information about avocados! I use to be able to grow avocados quite easily from the seeds but over the last few years I suspect the fruits have been irradiated or something coming over the border for the seeds gathered from store bought fruit won't sprout any more. Also I could get the ones I had tried growing years ago to flower but never set fruit. Do you know anything about that part of growing avocados?
Hello @naturalmedicine. The truth is that my avocado plant has not yet yielded fruit ... but my plantings of aji, tomato and paprika have given me fruit.