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The Economic Importance And Health Benefits Of Hass Avocado by AvocadoNigeria: 9:02pm On Jan 29, 2020
Hass Avocado farming is a very lucrative business worth everyone’s investment. Regardless of how much your job pays you, you can earn so much more from investing in Hass avocado farming. It is a low-risk business requiring low-cost input and low maintenance costs, with a readily-available market worldwide.

The Hass variety is the most commercially popular avocado because of the good market it enjoys in Europe compared to other varieties. It’s originally from Guatemala and has a unique feature of turning dark purple when ripe.

Hass Avocados mature after two and a half years and a single mature tree can produce more than 1000 (200kg) fruits under good management practices. An acre of farmland will accommodate 150 trees at 17ft and 17ft spacing, making 25 trees per plot.

Nutritional Components of Hass Avocados
The Hass avocado contains a variety of nutrients, with water constituting 73% of it.

It has 15% fat, 8% carbohydrates, and 2% protein.

A serve of avocado (68g) consists of 109 calories, with 0.5g of sugar, which is very low compared to other fruits.

Hass avocado is rich in fiber which constitutes 79% of the carbohydrate content.

Hass avocado is a rich source of fatty acids, with some studies suggesting its healthy fats serve as protection against inflammation, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

The fruit is also very rich in essential vitamins and minerals, including folate (B9), Vitamin K1, potassium, copper, Vitamins E, B6 and C.

Health Benefits
Avocados, generally, have a high content of antioxidants and other essential nutrients. It is therefore not surprising that the fruit comes with many health benefits which include the following:
1. Avocado promotes heart health: According to the results of extensive research, consuming avocado can help reduce blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, including the bad cholesterol known as low-density lipoproteins (LDL).

2. Aids Weight Loss: Although the Hass avocado is a great source of fatty acids, giving the idea it might promote weight gain, it enhances weight loss. It provides satiety, making people feel full after eating a meal with avocados. That way, the desire to eat more is reduced, thus helping control calorie intake.

3. Treatment of Arthritis: Several supplements are made from avocados, and are used in the treatment of symptoms of arthritis. Studies have shown that these supplements are effective in reducing the symptoms of knee and hip arthritis.

The Economic Importance of Hass Avocados
Hass Avocados are a good source of income for farmers, and there remains a huge potential to be tapped in the sector.

The global market value is expected to hit $23 billion by 2027. Avocado export is a source of foreign earnings for the country, especially Hass avocados.

Hass avocado extracts are used in the cosmetic industry for the production of facial and hair oil. This trend further proves the extensive value chain of avocado production and processing.

Avocado growing is mostly a permanent investment, and therefore, there is a need for careful planning before venturing into it.

Join us at www.nigeriaavocados.com for your certified premium grafted Hass Avocado seedling. +234.806.522.0074

Re: The Economic Importance And Health Benefits Of Hass Avocado by Atlanticfire: 10:10pm On Jan 29, 2020
How much does each seedling cost.

I have always wanted to get some to plant.
Re: The Economic Importance And Health Benefits Of Hass Avocado by AvocadoNigeria: 10:12pm On Jan 29, 2020
Atlanticfire:
How much does each seedling cost.

I have always wanted to get some to plant.
premium grafted Hass seedlings is currently around 2k
Re: The Economic Importance And Health Benefits Of Hass Avocado by AvocadoNigeria: 3:47pm On Feb 04, 2020
Hass Avocado is The New Green Gold.

Avocado Society of Nigeria aims to improve the profitability of avocado production and processing in the country. This development has led to the association’s consistent effort in providing technical support to avocado farmers and funding relevant market research. Also, AVOSON is actively engaged in local market development and liaises with relevant government agencies for the development of the sector.

The Avocado industry is greatly bourgeoning within the country especially the Hass variety as it controls multi-billion market in the global sphere. Presently in Nigeria, witnessing massive influx , especially the Hass variety, farming is a multi-billion dollar industry globally. In recent times, the investment in the industry is growing rapidly.

For more information join us at www.nigeriaavocado.org

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