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Guatemala

Mission Produce is working with partners in Guatemala to grow, pack and ship export ready avocados to marketplaces all over Europe and the world. Our partners in Guatemala continue to plant new groves and expand their capabilities as avocado demand continues to grow.

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Avocado

avocados from Guatemala

Growing Conditions

Our avocados from Guatemala enjoy a tropical climate along a long coastal plain near the Pacific Ocean.

Appearance

Bright green. Very thick, pebbly textured 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
25-27
27-29
29-32
23-25
23-25
25-27
Ripening Color
Turning Color
Dark
Green
Turning Color
Handling/Storage Temp
38˚F-40˚F
3.3˚C-4.4˚C
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
40˚F-42˚F
4.4˚C-5.5˚C
40˚F
4.4˚C