Avocados are one of the healthiest fruits worldwide. Avocado with scrambled eggs has become one of the most popular breakfast menus in the world. According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, Avocados are full of 63 calories, around 3.5 grams of carbohydrates, lower sugar levels (< 1 gram), and 3 grams of fiber. They are full of multivitamins (K, E, C, B-6), magnesium, potassium, pantothenic acid, and riboflavin. They also contain Omega-3 fatty acids (good for cardiovascular diseases) that are also in fish.
Consuming avocados helps improve vision, heart conditions, prevents osteoporosis and cancer. Their popularity is due to the nourishment it packs and is responsible for the increase in demand. Therefore, there are many benefits from including avocado in your diet. However, avocado costs have skyrocketed over the years. Thus, the consumer cost of avocados is getting higher and higher.
Why Are Avocados Expensive?
Avocado’s popularity and fame are one of the governing factors for its expensive pricing. Avocado has become a beacon of healthy eating for Gen Z and teenagers. Avocado prices have been skyrocketing and have increased to up to 129%. Therefore, having avocado with toast can melt a golden biscuit on toast.
The cost for resources required for avocado orchids is expensive, which is another governing factor to its pricing. They require a steady temperature, protection from the sun, pruning, and fertilizers. Furthermore, they require a moderately warm temperature. Only a few states in the US have relatively warm weather, California, Texas, and Hawaii. Therefore, the remaining forty states require imports which includes taxes and transportation costs.
How To Grow An Avocado Tree
Growing an avocado is an art that will be advantageous to you financially. Below are steps to help you develop an avocado tree.
Prepare The Seeds And Extract Them From The Fruit
Hold the lower base of the avocado and twist the upper part such that the pit opens up. Now you will find the seed embedded in the fruit. You will have to extract the pit without inducing any cuts carefully. It is of utmost importance you do not remove the brown skin around the seed. Ensure to keep the top end of the seed dry and the lower end wet from which the plant roots out.