ANCIENT CENTRAL AMERICAN SUPERFOOD THRIVING IN THE MIDDLE EAST

One of the tastiest and most versatile superfoods, the Avocado has become very popular in the MENA region in the last 10 years with imports growing exponentially each year. Originally from “Puebla, Mexico”, this single seeded berry (yes, it’s a fruit and not a vegetable) is actually a relative of the bay laurel as well as the cinnamon trees. Ancient tribes began enjoying this strange, delicious fruit 10,000 years ago, and cultivation started around 5000 years ago. With over 500 varieties available, it is an ideal fruit to enjoy all year long. Different varieties will produce fruit at different times of the year, and its also curious how the fruit will not start to ripen until it is picked from the tree. They can hang on the tree, in pairs, for up to 18 months numerous benefits in planting avocados in GROWinBAG’s™. The fruiting tree can receive all the water and nutrients it needs directly without any visiting your local garden centre to grow your own.

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