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Dominican Republic

Mission Produce is working with partners in the Dominican Republic to grow, pack and ship export ready avocados to marketplaces all over the world. Our integrated global avocado network and market access allows us to serve up delicious avocados and deliver profitable returns to the land.

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Avocado

avocados from Dominican Republic

Growing Conditions

Our avocados from the Dominican Republic are grown in the Caribbean in a warm, tropical climate with products available from August- January.

Appearance

Bright green. Coarse, 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
33-35
25-28
26-29
28-31
30-33
33-35
Ripening Color
Dark
Green
Turning Color
Handling/Storage Temp
38˚F
3.3˚C
40˚F-42˚F
4.4˚C-5.5˚C
40˚F-42˚F
4.4˚C-5.5˚C
40˚F
4.4˚C
38˚F
3.3˚C
38˚F
3.3˚C