Why are avocados so small in the US?

He cites a lack of rain and late pollination back in the spring of 2012 as main factors in the little avocados. By most accounts, the fruits are about 30 percent smaller than usual. “That means less per pound wholesale,” Wolk says.

Why are avocados different sizes?

When packed, avocados are sized into categories based upon the weight of an individual fruit. These sizes are named according to the number of fruit from each size category needed to fill a 25-pound carton.

Why is my avocado so small?

When trees are bearing overly heavily, they often drop a lot of fruit before it reaches maturity and any fruit that is left behind is often of a small size. Removing some avocado fruit will allow the tree to expend energy on the remaining avocadoes, resulting in larger fruit.

Is it better to buy small or large avocados?

The truth is that the size of an avocado does not indicate the fruit quality or stage of ripeness. The next time you see a smaller avocado at the grocery store or your local farmer’s market, don’t shy away from it!

Are avocados grown in Asia?

The country with the largest volume of avocado production was Indonesia (462K tonnes), accounting for 61\% of the total volume. Avocado production in Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China (129K tonnes), fourfold.

Why avocado is not grown in India?

In India, avocado is not a commercial fruit crop. It can not tolerate the hot dry winds and frosts of northern India. Climatically, it is grown in tropical or semitropical areas experiencing some rainfall in summer, and in humid, subtropical summer rainfall areas.

Why do some avocados have small pits?

If you come across a variation of avocado that contains a remarkably smaller pit seed than what you’re used to, Crane says, this is also due to a scientific term known as metaxenia. “Metaxenia has to do with pollen’s influence on the physical attributes of the fruit,” Crane says.

What is the best tasting avocado?

Hass avocado is perhaps one of the most famous avocado types and considered by many to be the best. The flavour is quite intense and the flesh is very creamy, perfect for guacamole.