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Avocados

Avocados are grown in tropical areas around the world. They have a green leathery skin, almost like a shell. When ripened, the inside is firm and creamy. There is a very large seed in the center. Avocados are the main ingredient in guacamole.

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How many calories in one Haas Avocado?

A medium Haas Avocado has 240 calories and 22 grams of fat.

How does an Avocado look?

a big pair black on the outside green on the inside big seed on the inside smells bad rough on outside

What can you do with an avocado shell?

You could use an avocado shell for compost. Just make sure the shell doesn't have the little company sticker on it, because the sticker isn't biodegradable.

You can use the two halves of the avocado shell to fill with soil or seedling mix, to plant seeds or small plants in. When your plant is ready to put in the ground you can loosen the soil a bit deeper than the avocado shell and put the whole thing into the ground. The shell will degrade into the soil.

What is the taxonomic classification of avocado?

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Angiosperms

Class: Magnoliids

Order: Laurales

Family: Lauraceae

Genus: Persea

Species: P. americana

How many cups in one medium avocado?

A quarter of an avocado is approximately 1/8 of a cup.

What end of the avocado faces up when you plant it?

To grow an avocado pit, put toothpicks around the pit and suspend it in a glass of water. Keep the bottom of the pit covered in water, and the pointed end goes up. The pit will sprout in less than a month, then you can plant it.

Where can one purchase an avocado tree?

Many home improvement stores have gardening sections such as Home Depot or Lowe's. They may have olive trees in stock or one could try on online orchard such as Willis Orchards. An online orchard can ship younger trees to a location and offers zone maps to see if the plant is suited for the desired location.

Do avacado's grow on bushes or trees?

Yes they are, but most people don't think they are. They are also fruits.

How much sugar in an avocado?

Nobody really knows how many grams of sugar an avocado has. It depends on the size of the avocado

How do you make avocado jam?

scoop out avocado from skin and mash with added sugar to your taste. just spread avocado jam on bread to make sandwich.we make this jam in hawaii,don't know if they make it anywhere else.

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.

Is avocados good or bad for kidney problems?

Avocados can be beneficial for kidney health due to their high levels of healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. However, they are also high in potassium, which may be a concern for individuals with certain kidney problems, especially those on a potassium-restricted diet. It's important for individuals with kidney issues to consult their healthcare provider or a dietitian before incorporating avocados into their diet to ensure it aligns with their specific health needs. Moderation and personalized dietary advice are key.

Is an avocado a fruit?

Yes, an avocado is a fruit. There are two ways you can tell if a fruit/vegetable is a vegetable or a fruit. 1) If it has seeds, it's a fruit. If it doesn't, it's a vegetable. 2) If it continues to ripen after it's picked then it is a fruit. If not, vegetable.

How much avocado per serving of guacamole?

Generally speaking, 2 avacados will feed 5 people. Concider estimating out of 40 people, some people might not have any and a few people will have much more than others. I would recommend about 18 avacados.

What nutrients do bananas and avocados have?

Avocados have many wonderful nutrients in them for your body. The vitamins it includes are A, B, C, E, and K. Folic acid is also among these. It also contains minerals such as copper, iron, magnesium, calcium and many more. As a bonus, it even supplies our body with our needed amino acids, and is an agent to help protect us against mad cow disease.

What part of the avocado plant do you eat?

As you can see on the left,an avocado has a layer of hairy skin which contains some flesh.By rubbing it gently on the skin,this flesh can help to heal many wounds.The little hole you see in the picture is what we call an avocado pit.The pit contains the seed of the avocado.

Is it healthy to eat cucumbers and avocado for lunch?

It depends what is on that cucumber sandwhich. It also depneds on the bread you use. But if it's just cucmbers between two slices of wheat bread, I would say that is pretty healthy. Just keep in mind that a diary like cheese and a meat like ham or turkey would make your sandwhich have all the right food groups. Except for fruit which could be worked in with a fruit smoothie or apple wedges on the side. A sandwhich is very universle.

Do avocados have pits or seeds?

It's not healthy. Avocado pits, like peach and apricot pits, contain cyanide to prevent animals from eating them.

Do avocados contain chemicals?

Avocado is not a chemical or a change; avocado is a good exotic fruit.

How much water does a 3 year old commercial avocado tree need?

For commercial purposes, 75 gallons a day. For home gardening 15 gallons (you do not need that much fruit). MG Mr vMort

Is an avocado still good if gray brown inside?

It is not good to eat. If there are gray or brown spots you can cut away, the remaining parts of the avocado can be eaten. But don't eat the gray or brown places, they are bruised and could have an off flavor.

Why do avocados turn brown when cut open?

The seed prevents the guacamole from oxidizing, you can use plastic wrap on the surface to also help prevent this, or you can fight the enzymes that would oxidize by adding lemon or lime (the acidity kills the enzyme) and thus also avoid the color change.

How do I grow an avocado seed to make a plant?

Insert three toothpicks about a half-inch deep into the avocado seed from three directions just above the center of gravity. The seed must be upright; the smaller end is the top. Use the toothpicks as supports, placing the avocado seed atop a glass with enough water in it to touch the bottom of the avocado. The avocado must have water touching it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Transplant to ground when sprout is about 10 inches long. Good luck!

How many grams in an avocado?

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