Mexico

Mexico is the world’s largest producer of the Avocado. In fact, Mexico has 320,000 acres dedicated to harvesting the fruit. Nearly all of this acreage is in the state of Michoacan with Uruapan being the epicenter of production. is It is the climate and minerals in the soil that help to make Mexican avocados the most abundant and arguably the tastiest. For this reason, most avocados consumed in the United States are from Mexico.

The Bountiful Avocado Orchards of Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico

Another Image of Avocado Orchards of Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico

United States

90% of the U.S. domestic crop is grown in California. In fact, 60,000 acres between San Luis Obispo and the Mexican border are managed by about 6,800 growers.  San Diego County, which produces 60 percent of all California Avocados, is generally recognized as the avocado capital of the United States.

California Avocados are grown year-round. A single California Avocado tree can produce up to 200 pounds of fresh fruit each year, approximately 500 pieces, although most average around 60 pounds or 150 pieces of fruit.

The dominant variety of avocado grown in California is the Hass variety, while Florida growers typically produce larger, less oily West Indian or Mexican varieties including Booth, Lula and Taylor. California avocados are marketed year round and Florida’s market is from June through March.

Other Countries

Other areas that grow avocados include Florida, South Africa, Chile, Israel, Argentina, Chile, Peru, New Zealand and Australia.