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Avocados

Chile

With its amazing geographical setting and frost-free avocado growing conditions, Chile is renowned for producing ultra-high quality avocados. In 1986 Mission Produce was the first handler to import avocados from Chile to North America.

Landscape
Avocado

avocados from Chile

Growing Conditions

Our Chilean avocados are grown in conditions similar to California. Chile features rich, fertile soil, warm days and regular coastal breezes that produce excellent avocados.

Appearance

Elongated shape, bumpy skin.

Ripening

Depending on maturity, skin may not darken during ripening.

Quality Calendar

jan
feb
mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Dry Matter
28-31
29-32
22-25
24-27
25-28
26-29
Ripening Color
Turning Color
Green
Handling/Storage Temp
38˚F-40˚F
3.3˚C-4.4˚C
38˚F-40˚F
3.3˚C-4.4˚C
42˚F
5.5˚C
42˚F
5.5˚C
42˚F
5.5˚C
38˚F-40˚F
3.3˚C-4.4˚C