Spanish Name
Aguacate
Scientific Name
Persea americana
Category
Fruit
Perennial/Annual
Perennial
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Edible parts
Fruit
Recipes
Growth Type
Medium-Tree
Usage
CulinaryFruit-FreshPollinatorShade
Life Cycle
Placenta 2Secondary
Origin
Central America
Strata Category
High
How to eat
Cut in half, remove seed and peel. Eat raw or make guacamole or smoothies
Nutritional Info
High in healthy fats and potassium, rich in fiber, Vitamin K, C, E, B5+B6 and Folate (B9)
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular Health, reduces blood pressure an improves cholesterol profiles, Anti-inflammatory, supports cognitive function, digestive support
Planting Distance
6–9 meters between trees is ideal Wider spacing (9–12 m) allows for interplanting or if letting trees grow large. Closer spacing (5–6 m) possible with intensive pruning or in syntropic rows
Harvest Time
3 to 4 years after planting (grafted) 5 to 10 years (or more seed grown)
