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The avocado tree that grows in South Africa is a member of the family Lauraceae. The fruit is well known across the world because it has several nutritional benefits. Generally, people who consume an avocado a day are quite healthy because the fruit contains fibre, potassium and heart-friendly monounsaturated fatty acids.

There are many ways you can find avocadoes packaged for sale. Sometimes they are sold individually but commonly, you might find a stack of them in netted bags. Avocadoes are available at your local retailer as their harvest time in South Africa lasts for half a year. This availability also means you can purchase them at a good rate.

The likely origin of the fruit is in Mexico because archaeological evidence shows that it probably was being consumed millions of years ago. It was first introduced in South Africa in the nineteenth century and from thereon, it has become a crucial fruit for the country. The climatic conditions in the country are suitable for its cultivation both for domestic consumption and commercial reasons.

South Africa avocados are known to have the highest protein content of any other fruit that is consumed. They can be consumed individually or be used to make an array of diets with a high nutritional value. The tree can grow to heights of 70 feet but they require specific conditions in order to achieve this target.

It takes anywhere between seven years and ten years for the avocado tree to start bearing fruits. They require warm climatic conditions with as little wind as possible and, they need well-aerated soils that are at least 1m deep. On average, it requires about 70 litres of water to grow an avocado fruit without taking into consideration rainfall or moisture.

A humid, subtropical climate is essential for the growth of the fruit with average annual temperatures ranging between 20°C and 25°C. They do best in soil that has a pH of between 6 and 6.5 and, mulching is a vital process in ensuring that the tree matures well. Fertilization with nitrogen is also necessary to ensure that the tree flowers in time.

When the avocado fruit matures, it falls by itself to the ground. On average, a hectare of avocado trees can yield seven tones a year and they eventually ripen while they are on the ground. It is possible for them to ripen on the tree and they can be plucked from there, but it is recommended that they are picked up off the ground.

Exportation of avocado is mainly by ship from South Africa, with Europe providing the biggest market for the crop. They are packed in large cardboard boxes or containers and kept in refrigerated conditions. It can take up to a month for the plant to be transported to overseas markets although it takes under a week for them to be transported to domestic markets.

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