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Avocados are a subtropical fruit and their commercial production in the United States is limited to California, Hawaii, and Florida. California, with about 90 percent of U.S. acreage, markets avocados year round, but the largest volume is shipped between March and August. Florida's marketing season is from June through March. Hawaii has limited out-of-State shipments. Avocado prices display a definite seasonal pattern, declining from February through May and rising from June through November. Hass is the most widely-grown variety. Avocados are primarily used fresh in salads and as the main ingredient in guacamole. U.S. avocado consumption rose sharply during the 1980's but has trended downward during the early 1990's. Reduced supplies and high retail prices curtailed consumption after the 1990 freeze that lowered California production for several seasons. |
