Where is the origin of avocado?

Avocado is an evergreen tree of the genus Lauraceae, also known as avocado, avocado, avocado and avocado.

Where is the origin of avocado?

Avocados are native to Mexico and Central America, and then widely cultivated in California, so California has become the largest producer of avocados in the world, growing in the tropics and subtropics all over the world. however, it is most cultivated in the southern United States, Guatemala, Mexico and Cuba, and has formed three major populations: Mexico, Guatemala and West Indies. There are a small amount of cultivation in Guangdong, Hainan, Fujian, Guangxi, Taiwan, Yunnan and Sichuan.

The producing environment of avocado

The adaptability of avocado to temperature varies greatly due to different varieties. The cold tolerance of Mexican line is relatively strong, while that of Guatemala and West Indies is weak. Most of the avocados introduced into China are Mexican, which is native to the tropical plateau. Avocado needs annual rainfall of more than 1000 mm, shallow roots, fragile branches, can not withstand strong winds, strong winds can lead to reduced production, strong adaptability to the soil.

Cultivation value of avocado

1. Economic value: after 3-4 years of planting, the yield of avocado trees is relatively stable from the 6th year, and the investment capital is relatively small. The yield of avocado trees is very high, with an average of 60kg to 70kg per tree, and the yield of some trees reaches 200kg, which has high economic value.

2. Health function: the sugar content of avocado pulp is very low, which is 1 / 5 of the sugar content of banana. it is a rare high-fat and low-sugar food for patients with diabetes. Drinking with pericarp soaking water has a relieving effect on diabetes.

3. Cosmetic effect: avocado pulp has good affinity with human skin, is easily absorbed by skin, has strong absorption to ultraviolet rays, and is rich in vitamin E and carotene, so it has good skin care, sun protection and health care. The United States, Japan and other countries have widely used in skin care cream, facial cleanser, facial mask, shampoo, sunscreen and other more than 240 kinds of cosmetics.