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Avocado Growing in California
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California is the number-one producer of avocados in the U.S. and home to 95% of the nation's crop. Most California avocados are harvested on 60,000 acres between San Luis Obispo and the Mexican border. Harvesting and Adaptation About 6,000 California Growers harvest California avocados. Avocados are grown year-round in California thanks to the state's coastal micro-climate. Avocados belong to the genus Persea which is a member of the Lauracaeae family. ADDITONAL INFORMATION
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