Rancher publications, and its assigns, are not responsible for the contents of the avocado growers handbook. The land that is currently destined for the growing of this cultivar totals 348,769 ha, producing 2583,226 tons a year. Hass avocado farming in kenya presents a good opportunity not only for farmers, but a growing population of youths to venture into. Business plan for for avocado and mango value chain in. Hass is perhaps the most commercially popular variety worldwide. Hass avocado exports have actually taken the place of major cash crops such as coffee. Avocado production in california a cultural handbook for growers second edition book one background information technical editor. The zz2 farming businesss naturefriendly agricultural practices have secured it a reputation as a world leader in the field. You may also send me details on avocado farming especially on hass and fuerte variety. San diego and riverside counties are among the top avocado producing counties in california. Avocado is propagated both by seed, and preferably by cuttings because avocado cuttings give faster results when used, with fruiting starting as early as 26 months. Hass avocado does well in altitudes between m to 2000m.
They have thick pebbly skin that generally turns purplishblack during ripening. Africa avocadosan overview of current state of avocado. And the journey of a hass avocado is a natural wonder that combines careful cultivation, delicate handling and meticulous attention to the ripening process. Most of you must by now know that many county governments are encouraging farmers to plant avocados.
Government launches hass avocado farming in nyamira. Business plan for for avocado and mango value chain in the. This includes most of pacific america, southeast asia and continental africa where africa hass. It produces a pearshaped fruit with firm skin and soft, creamy, buttery flavoured, pale green flesh. What avocado export market wants from you saturday november 4 2017 ron yariv, one of the directors of soloplant farm holds a seedling while addressing farmers during a field day at the farm. Current state of hass avocado farming in african kenya and. Mistakes made at this stage are difficult and costly to correct.
Current state of hass avocado farming in african kenya and africa hass avocado could be a universal fruit that thrives in most climatic zone climes and therefore the temperate belt of the planet. What avocado export market wants from you daily nation. Avocado growing is largely a permanent investment and, therefore, there is need for careful planning before venturing into it. In the united states, avocados are produced commercially in california 65,000 acres, florida 6,500 acres, and hawaii 600 acres. The maximum harvest period lasts from october to january, and minimum from february to september. Hass cultivation, and the capacities of typical avocado operations in neighboring kenya 2,000 to 8,000 metric tons per annum. Adapted to the high humidity of florida and south tx, cold hardy to 25f.
Hab is the only avocado organization that equips the entire global industry for success by collecting, focusing and distributing investments to maintain and expand demand for avocados in the united states. These fruits are commonly called as butter fruits in india. The avocado producer and exporting packers association of mexico apeam is dedicated to adopting worldclass industry standards that produce avocados with unsurpassed taste, quality, and food safety. Bring the soil in fine tilth form by giving about two to three ploughings with the help of tractor plow. Hass avocado is the new goldmine for modern farmers. The pebbly skinned hass is the most widely consumed avocado in the united states and the main commercial variety in table 1. Avocado growing the crop 3 getting the orchard started setting up an avocado orchard that will be profitable in the long term requires careful planning. Commercial production mexico leads the world in avocado production, with over 1 million metric tons produced annually. The hass avocado board hab exists to help make avocados americas most popular fruit.
Zz2s, 10 000t of avocados using naturefriendly methods. Avocado fruit farming cultivation how to grow avocado. Florida hass is a mexican type avocado, and was selected from california hass avocado seed planted on the west coast of florida. Avocados are ancient fruits and originated from central america and mexico.
Texas fruit and nut production avocados aggie horticulture. These counties make up 49% of the california avocado industry. These fruits are a good source of nutrients compared to other fruits. However, there may be another variety suitable for growing in particular region.
Cultivation of hass avocado is a journey that requires a lot of patience as it takes at least 2 years for the trees to mature and bear fruit. To reap from avocados, follow this guide daily nation. Hass avocado farming is really profitable to farmers because it has a ready international market for the locals. The original name for the avocado was ahuacatl, which refers to a certain part of the male anatomy that the shape of avocados happens to resemble since they tend to grow in. Avocado sample establishment and production costs and.
Portions of articles have been excerpted from the midshipman series and appear in the avocado growers handbook with the permission of rancher publications, p. Avocado farming is emerging as the new green gold quickly replacing coffee and other cash crops hitherto leading export items. Table 1 producing countries in 2002 aproam, 2003 country % of world production country. Rainfall all avocado cultivars that are grown commercially in south africa are known to be sensitive to water. Avocado fruit farming introduction of avocado fruit farming.
Fresh produce exporter contracting farmers to supply hass. Planting book 1 chapter 6 78 it has been suggested by reuben hofshi hofshi 1999 that hass avocados might be grown on a high density close spacing, the benefits being improved yield per acre and less costs for harvesting. Specialised oils have strong business experience, systems and technical skills in place to drive the project with the implementation and operating the project. A well distributed rainfall in excess of 1 000 mm p. The angular distance demarcations for the foremost varieties area unit between 450 n and 600 s. Due to the european markets preference for hass, more hass has been. Muranga farmers urged to take advantage of direct flights to the usa to export avocados. Kenya produces an estimate of 115,000 metric tonnes of. Although sprouting the seed of a storebought avocado persea spp.
The most popular variety for the export market is the hass avocado. The next time you take a bite out of an avocado from mexico, you can be assured it has gone through a rigorous food safety examination. The university of california cooperative extension, san diego county and the california avocado society supported by the california avocado commission. In texas, production is so small that it is not reported in u.
The kenyan market both domestic and export is growing but limited by the production capacity of the current farmers. The two harvest periods are classified as maximum and minimum. In 2011 we exported 3,280 tons of hass and 1,245 tons of fuerte. A relative newcomer, the lamb hass, is a hasslike variety that is generally available july through october. Conditions required to grow an avocado tree home guides. All avocado cultivars that are grown commercially in south africa are known to be sensitive to water stress.
At the time, rideout was getting seeds from any source he could find, even restaurant food scraps. Contact us here to buy fresh organic avocado and avocado seedlings in uganda how to plant avocado in uganda like any other tree plant, avocado occupies the ground for a long time. Project 254 episode 10 kilimo cha parachichi avocado. The hass season runs from june to midseptember with fuerte starting a little earlier in marchapril. Currently, a 90kg bag of avocados is retailing highest in malindi at sh6,000 and lowest in kisumu at. To reap from avocados, follow this guide friday april 15 2016 judy matthews tending to some of her avocado fruits in their farm in nalepo, kiserian on march 19th, 2014. History of the hass avocados have, of course, been around for thousands of years. For example, before the guatemala variations saw the light in south africa 1904, there were already smallscale native trees that would later bring about a master variety through grafting. Current trends in the industry cultivars hass 33% and fuerte 42% are the major cultivars, along with the ryan 11% and pinkerton 8. However, farming has adopted a different meaning for commercial purposes especially when it comes to hass avocado farming, mr kabue said. Avocado is a tropical fruit and looks similar to pear fruit. The hass avocado has grown from the rarest of crops to one of the most popular fruits of its kind.
Avocados are existed since the 1900s in india and first. The business case for investing in the export of avocados. Avocado, french beans, flowers, vegetables and peanuts market ripe in china. Yields of quality fruit will have to improve dramatically, and the over production bogey avoided, while keeping costs in check. Hass avocados have shown susceptibility to pests such as persea mites and avocado thrips. Hass avocado farming has a promising future and it is for this reason that many farmers in different parts of the country embrace it. Today, more than 85% of avocados grown globally are of the hass variety. Avocados are native to central america and mexico, where they were cultivated by early humans as far back as 500 b. Successful shift from coffee to hass avocado farming youtube. All commercial, fruitbearing hass avocado trees have been grown from grafted seedlings propagated from a single tree that was grown from a seed bought by rudolph hass in 1926 from a.
The abovementioned variety of avocado are world best, which are used mostly for commercial avocado farming or production. Varieties hass avocados account for nearly 95 percent of californias avocado crop volume. He further explained that after visiting a few avocado farmers and doing his own research, he decided to try a few trees. Avocado crop in tanzania is sparingly investigated regardless of being an important fruit commodity. The government has negotiated with firms such as kakuzi to buy the fruits from farmers, which has helped in eliminating brokers thus yielding more. In kenya, hass avocado is mainly cultivated by both largescale growers and small scale farmers. Box 2047, vista, california 92083, publisher of the avocado grower magazine. There are 57 avocado producing countries in the world. Hass avocado fruit growth appeared to be ine xtricably. Characteristics of avocado varieties grown in texas species variety climate fruit skin harvest other characteristics guatemalan x mexican hybrid hass seedling or hybrid variety little cold tolerance. Avocado is a very productive tree that delivers fruit all yearround. Carefully select the site as the avocado is highly susceptible to both waterlogging and phytophthora. The business will oversee all the activities involved in order to sell avocado.
The establishment and production costs and profitability analyses have. Hass avocados compared to other varieties sell fast and exporters can barely meet their schedules, partly due to the shortage in supplies from peru, south africa, tanzania and kenya. This is so because hassavocado does not require much labor and time to maintain. Set on equator, kenyan avocado production lasts for longer seasons and enjoys ideal conditions for natural ripening of this tropical fruit. This study was undertaken to explore the yield and the value chain of this crop in the country. It has been over 10 years since we developed a cost study for avocados in california. They are available in peak volume from march through september. Nutrient rich, cholesterol free and containing poly and monounsaturated good fats, avocados are a popular ingredient in savoury dishes, including salads, sandwiches and dips. Ever thought why county governments are insisting on hassavocado farming. Depending on the variety, avocado grows well from 02500 m above sea level. Hass avocado is mainly cultivated by both small scale and large scale farmers in kenya.
The avocado persea americana is a tree native to mexico and central america. Africa avocado exporters ride on the fineness of the african avocado by world standards because it is a combination of local and international varieties. There are dozens of different types of avocado varieties and all are not equal. Moreover, since the farms are situated in mt kenya region with high altitudes, the crop protection requires little, thus making it purely organic.
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