Today, California is the leading producer of domestic avocados and home to about 90 percent of the nation's crop. Most California Avocados are harvested on approximately 52,000 acres from San Luis Obispo through San Diego by nearly 5,000 growers. San Diego County, which produces 60 percent of all California Avocados, is the acknowledged avocado capital of the nation.
California Avocados are grown year-round. A single California Avocado tree can produce up to 200 pounds of fresh fruit each year, approximately 500 pieces, although most average around 60 pounds or 150 pieces of fruit.
And Now U Know Videos
California Avocados Commission's You Tube Channel
California Avocado Grower Doug O'Hara - Now in season! (April 2012)
California Avocado Grower Doug O'Hara announces that California Avocados are now in season! (April 2012)
It's officially California Avocado season! April 2012
Chefs Mary Sue Milliken & Susan Feniger celebrate the start of the California Avocado season. Check CaliforniaAvocado.com for their latest recipes!
Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger Tour a California Avocado Grove
Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger spend the day in the groves with California Avocado grower Doug O'Hara to learn about growing and picking the perfect California Avocado.
2012 Season Update - California Avocado Grower Doug O'Hara
California Avocado Doug O'Hara providing an update on the 2012 California Avocado crop set to be harvested in mid-late April 2012.
December 2011 - Upcoming California Avocado Crop
California Avocado grower Tom Pecht talks about his avocado crop for next year. The fruit shown here should be picked around the spring - fall time frame of 2012.
How do you know when a California Avocado is ready to be picked?
A fan on Facebook asked "How do you know when California (Hass) Avocados are ready to be picked?" A California Avocado grower answers the question. For more information and resources for how to grow an avocado tree, visit http://www.avocado.org/grow-your-own-tree/
Why do California Hass Avocados have bumps?
A fan on Facebook asked why California Avocados (Hass variety) have bumps. A California Avocado grower answers the question
California Avo Babies - Photo Collage (Long Version)
A collage of some of the Avo Baby photos received as part of the California Avocado Commission's Avo BabiesSM promotion from Mother's Day to Father's day of 2011. Check out the winners on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/CaliforniaAvocados
California Avo Babies - Photo Collage (Short Version)
A collage of some of the Avo Baby photos received as part of the California Avocado Commission's Avo BabiesSM promotion from Mother's Day to Father's day of 2011. Check out the winners on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/CaliforniaAvocados
Fresh Ideas with Leigh Ann Creamy California Avocado Fettuccine
Hand Grown Means Hand Harvested
California Avocado grower Bob Staller describes what hand grown means. Learn more about Bob at http://www.avocado.org/bob-staller/
Bob Shaar Tried to Save His Grove
California Avocado grower Bob Schaar describes how he tried to save his avocado grove from a fire. Learn more about Bob at http://www.avocado.org/bob-schaar/
A Fire Burned Bob's Grove
California Avocado grower Bob Schaar describes what happened to his California Avocado grove when a fire passed through it. Learn more about Bob at http://www.avocado.org/bob-schaar/
Why People Love California Avocados
California Avocado grower Bill Coy describes why people love California Avocados. Learn more about Bill at http://www.avocado.org/bill-and-anne-coy/
How Bill Became a Grower
California Avocado grower Bill Coy describes how he became a California Avocado grower. Learn more about the Coy family at http://www.avocado.org/bill-and-anne-coy/
Machinery Can't Pick California Avocados
California Avocado grower Alex MacLachlan describes why you can't pick California Avocados with machines. Learn more about Alex at http://www.avocado.org/alex-maclachlan/
Babies First Food
California Avocado growers, the Lyall family, describes why avocados make for an excellent food for babies. Learn more about the Lyall family at http://www.avocado.org/lyall-family/
Tips Growing Avocados
California Avocado grower Sam McIntyre provides tips for growing your own avocado tree. Learn more about Sam at http://www.avocado.org/sam-mcintyre/
I Love Farming
California Avocado grower Randy Axell shares why he loves farming. Learn more about Randy at http://www.avocado.org/randy-axell/
GAP Approved and Food Safety
California Avocado grower Randy Axell describes what the benefits of being GAP (Good agricultural practices) approved. Learn more about Randy at http://www.avocado.org/randy-axell/
The Hand Grown Process
California Avocado grower Mary Bergen describes why her avocados are hand grown. Learn more about Mary at http://www.avocado.org/mary-bergen/
Connected with Nature
California Avocado grower Mary Bergen describes how growing avocados makes her connected with nature. Learn more about Mary at http://www.avocado.org/mary-bergen/
Story of a daughter planting her first avocado tree
California Avocado grower John Edward Delwiche Jr. describes the story of when his daughter planted her first avocado tree. Learn more about John at http://www.avocado.org/john-edward-delwiche-jr/
History of the Delwiche Ranch
California Avocado grower John Edward Delwiche Jr. talks about the history of his ranch. Learn more about John at http://www.avocado.org/john-edward-delwiche-jr/
The Proudest Moment for Avocado Farmers
California Avocado grower Gordon Kimball talks about his proudest moment as an avocado grower. Learn more about Gordon at http://www.avocado.org/dorcas-mcfarlane-and-gordon-kimball/