AGRICULTURAL
DID YOU KNOW?
Currently, there are about 16 500
hectares of avocado plantations in
South Africa with many of these in
Limpopo.
All avocado cultivars that are
grown commercially in South
Africa, are known to be sensitive
to water stress. A well distributed
rainfall in excess of 1 000 mm p.a.
is desirable.
Avocados can grow very big with
the world record currently standing
at 2,37 kg!
gramme because its oil content may help
reduce overeating - you get full faster and
the oil content in an avocado reduces
the urge to binge on unhealthy foods.
Avocados also have several vitamins and
minerals and they also contain fibre.
In need of a quick meal? An avocado
will easily rescue you as it can be served
as a sandwich filling, part of a salad or
even eaten on its own with salt and pep-
per to taste.
Watch the Nation in Conversation
episode about avocados by using the
following link: http://senwes.co/avos
The avocado is a fatty fruit of the
avocado tree and its scientific
name is Persea Americana. It is
commonly found in and native to
Mexico and Central America.
The avocado has a smooth and
creamy texture and is rich in
mono-unsaturated fat.
There are more than 500 different
varieties of avocados with the
Hass type being the worldwide
favourite.
Avocados will not ripen while they
are still attached to the tree; while
the fruit is on the tree, it remains
hard. It becomes soft and edible
only after it has been picked.
To delay browning of a cut
avocado, cover the surface of
dips, soups and salsas such as
guacamole with cling film, pressing
it down gently to exclude air.
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