Post by Trade Coach on May 12, 2022 11:46:45 GMT 1
Hass Avocado Pear Farming In Nigeria: A Detailed Guide - Part 1
Hass avocado is one agricultural commodity we have in Nigeria that has remained largely untapped for a very long time to the great disadvantage of the country.
People have actually started recognizing the importance of avocado in the country due to its health benefits and export potential.
Hass avocado farming business is a very lucrative business; we therefore encourage any farmer who will muster courage to go into it and reap great benefits. The business is low-risk and low input costs in terms of finance; low maintenance cost and less attention given to the farm. The market is huge both locally and internationally.
According to the Avocado Society of Nigeria (AVOSON), Nigeria stands a great chance of reaping over N80 billion annually from the export of Hass avocado alone, if properly done commercially.
The Hass variety of avocado pear is the most popular type of avocados all over the world, most especially in Europe.
Hass avocado is said to have originated from Guatemala, though some are saying Mexico; when ripe the fruit turns dark purple. This is a very unique feature that distinguishes it from all other species of avocados.
How long does it take an avocado tree to mature?
The Hass avocado matures after about two and half years. A matured tree of avocado is capable of producing more than 1,000 fruits under very good farm management practices.
How many avocado trees can an acre of land contain?
One acre of good farmland can contain about 150 trees; the planting should be 17 feet by 17 feet.
Nutritional and health benefits of Hass avocado:
I hope you are aware that the popularity of Hass avocado is mainly due to its nutritional and health benefits.
It contains 15% fat, 8% carbohydrates and 2% protein. It is very low in sugar and calories when compared with other fruits, these benefits are superb for a healthy living.
It is also important to note that Hass avocado is very rich in fibre and also a rich source of fatty acids which helps the body against inflammation, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
Hass avocado is also rich in essential vitamins and minerals like folate (B9), vitamin K1, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin E, B6, and Vitamin C.
Other Health benefits of Hass avocado:
Hass avocado has high content of antioxidants and other essential vitamins which makes it protect the body against some dangerous ailments and also boosts the immune system.
Hass avocado helps the Promotion of heart health in consumers; it is an excellent source of mono saturated fats that help to reduce bad cholesterol and risk of heart disease.
It is also noted for helping in treatment of Arthritis, some great supplements contained in Hass avocado make it efficient in the treatment of Arthritis.
Some reports claim that it boosts the brain and eye Health. The poly saturated fat found in Hass avocados is very vital for brain growth and development.
In the area of improvement of sight and processing speed, Hass avocado contains lutein and zeaxanthin.
Varieties of grafted avocado:
There are many varieties of avocado in the world, but the following are the three main varieties:
1. Hass avocado
2. Fuerte avocado
3. Pinkerton avocado
Avocado farming in the country is still at a very low level, it is yet to grow to the level that it will contribute highly to the National economy like maize and wheat.
One of the problems is that most of the farmers are still operating from remote villages making it difficult for their products to reach the urban markets fast.
In most cases, before the product gets to the market the pear would have gone bad; however some people have now started farming avocado in the country at commercial level to take advantage of numerous benefits that accrue to commercial farmers of the crop.
In our next article we are going to look at the detailed guide of how to cultivate avocado step by step.
You cannot miss it. Stay with us.
Our company is one of the best companies in Agro-Export Business in Nigeria today, we train individuals and corporate organizations on how to do Export Business the right way; if you are interested, please contact the admin of this forum now for further details.
Hass avocado is one agricultural commodity we have in Nigeria that has remained largely untapped for a very long time to the great disadvantage of the country.
People have actually started recognizing the importance of avocado in the country due to its health benefits and export potential.
Hass avocado farming business is a very lucrative business; we therefore encourage any farmer who will muster courage to go into it and reap great benefits. The business is low-risk and low input costs in terms of finance; low maintenance cost and less attention given to the farm. The market is huge both locally and internationally.
According to the Avocado Society of Nigeria (AVOSON), Nigeria stands a great chance of reaping over N80 billion annually from the export of Hass avocado alone, if properly done commercially.
The Hass variety of avocado pear is the most popular type of avocados all over the world, most especially in Europe.
Hass avocado is said to have originated from Guatemala, though some are saying Mexico; when ripe the fruit turns dark purple. This is a very unique feature that distinguishes it from all other species of avocados.
How long does it take an avocado tree to mature?
The Hass avocado matures after about two and half years. A matured tree of avocado is capable of producing more than 1,000 fruits under very good farm management practices.
How many avocado trees can an acre of land contain?
One acre of good farmland can contain about 150 trees; the planting should be 17 feet by 17 feet.
Nutritional and health benefits of Hass avocado:
I hope you are aware that the popularity of Hass avocado is mainly due to its nutritional and health benefits.
It contains 15% fat, 8% carbohydrates and 2% protein. It is very low in sugar and calories when compared with other fruits, these benefits are superb for a healthy living.
It is also important to note that Hass avocado is very rich in fibre and also a rich source of fatty acids which helps the body against inflammation, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
Hass avocado is also rich in essential vitamins and minerals like folate (B9), vitamin K1, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin E, B6, and Vitamin C.
Other Health benefits of Hass avocado:
Hass avocado has high content of antioxidants and other essential vitamins which makes it protect the body against some dangerous ailments and also boosts the immune system.
Hass avocado helps the Promotion of heart health in consumers; it is an excellent source of mono saturated fats that help to reduce bad cholesterol and risk of heart disease.
It is also noted for helping in treatment of Arthritis, some great supplements contained in Hass avocado make it efficient in the treatment of Arthritis.
Some reports claim that it boosts the brain and eye Health. The poly saturated fat found in Hass avocados is very vital for brain growth and development.
In the area of improvement of sight and processing speed, Hass avocado contains lutein and zeaxanthin.
Varieties of grafted avocado:
There are many varieties of avocado in the world, but the following are the three main varieties:
1. Hass avocado
2. Fuerte avocado
3. Pinkerton avocado
Avocado farming in the country is still at a very low level, it is yet to grow to the level that it will contribute highly to the National economy like maize and wheat.
One of the problems is that most of the farmers are still operating from remote villages making it difficult for their products to reach the urban markets fast.
In most cases, before the product gets to the market the pear would have gone bad; however some people have now started farming avocado in the country at commercial level to take advantage of numerous benefits that accrue to commercial farmers of the crop.
In our next article we are going to look at the detailed guide of how to cultivate avocado step by step.
You cannot miss it. Stay with us.
Our company is one of the best companies in Agro-Export Business in Nigeria today, we train individuals and corporate organizations on how to do Export Business the right way; if you are interested, please contact the admin of this forum now for further details.
