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The original name of the avocado was the word ahuacatl from the Nahuatl language (Aztec). It means 'testicle' and this refers to the shape of the fruit. Aztecs used the fruit as an aphrodesiac.
They are generally rounded bottomed, with a rounded pointy stem end, sort of teardrop shaped. Their sizes and skins differ in appearance, depending on the cultivar. Some have dark bumpy skins when ripe, and some are smooth and green. Hass avocados from California are almost black and very bumpy when ripe, and are very common in US grocery stores.The skin peels off very easily, revealing a soft green to yellowgreen flesh surrounding a large round seed, usually an inch and a half or so in diameter.
The seeds sprout easily and you can grow a tree from it, but you may or may not get a similar looking fruit from a seed-started tree, as many are grafted from known cultivars. It can take 4-6 years before a seed-started tree bears fruit.
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How can you use avocado in a sentence?
Avocados is the worst fruit i ever tasted ^_^.......(avocados is like a fruit)...:p
How did avocados get their name?
The guava is a sweet and juicy tropical fruit. It got it name from the Arawak word Guaynabo. This fruit is high in vitamins and has four times the amount of vitamin C that one orange has.
How can I determine the ripeness of avocados when selecting them at the store or market?
To determine the ripeness of avocados, gently squeeze them to check for firmness. Ripe avocados will yield slightly to pressure but not be too soft. Additionally, look for avocados with a dark green to almost black skin color, which indicates ripeness.
How can I pick out avocados at the store to ensure they are ripe and ready to eat?
To pick ripe avocados at the store, gently squeeze them to check for slight give. Look for avocados that are firm but yield slightly to pressure. Avoid avocados that are too soft or have dark spots. Additionally, check the color - ripe avocados should be dark green to almost black.
How to pick avocados at the store to ensure they are ripe and ready to eat?
To pick ripe avocados at the store, gently squeeze them to check for slight give. Look for avocados that are firm but yield slightly to pressure. Avoid avocados that are too soft or have dark spots. Additionally, check the color - ripe avocados should have a dark green to almost black skin.
How can I learn how to buy avocados?
To learn how to buy avocados, look for ones that are firm but give slightly when gently squeezed. Avoid avocados with dark spots or overly soft skin. Additionally, consider the ripeness you desire - a darker skin indicates a riper avocado.
Do you have to graft avocados to have avocados?
Avocados grown from seed may not produce fruits. So gardeners will graft from avocados that are known producers.
How can I ensure that I am picking good avocados when shopping for them?
To pick good avocados, look for ones that are firm but give slightly when gently squeezed. Avoid avocados with dark spots or overly soft areas. Check the stem - if it comes off easily and is green underneath, the avocado is ripe.
Do vegetables make you fat?
A few, like avocados, are fatty and can make you fat.
What plant produces Avocados?
Avocados grow on an Avocado tree..
How many avocados make a pound?
how many avocados in a pound
Do avocados have shells?
avocados have shells that are either green or black.
