Featured Fruit — Avocado

Avocado Persea Americana Avocados grow in subtropical climes where there is no frost and little wind, though the Haas cultivar has been known to tolerate temperatures down to −1°C.  The trees are partially self-fertile, and like apples are propagated by grafting to maintain predictability in the fruit.  The rough, green-skinned, pear shaped fruit is botanically…

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