Avocado Facts

Avocado facts and general information.

Avocado is Available:

Avocados are grown year round in warm weather.

How Does an Avocado Grow:

Avocadoes grow from a seed. You can plant your own avocado by using the inside pit or seed. After eating your avocado wash the pit off and allow to dry overnight. Insert three toothpicks around the fat middle and suspend over a cup. Fill the cup with water so the base of the seed, the flat bottom side, is in the water and the top is exposed to the air. It may take several weeks to sprout. Remember to keep your avocado plant inside or it can go outside if it is warm. It may take several years of growth before you see any fruit but it is a fun experiment, nonetheless.

What to Look for When Buying an Avocado:

Avocados should be unblemished with no black spots. If gently pressed it should be slightly soft. Too soft means it is overripe. Often times you can buy avocados that are harder to the touch and ripen them at home for several days.

Avocado Storage Tips:

Once cut, avocados will darken quickly. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve immediately.

How to Cook an Avocado:

Avocadoes are eaten raw in salads, sandwiches or used in dips.

Recipe: Quick and Simple Guacamole

avocado facts picture of homemade guacomole

2 avocados
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 chopped tomato or desired amount of salsa
1/4 teaspoon salt
Mash avocados and add remaining ingredients. Serve with tortilla chips.

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