What's so special about the giant avocado variety that's nearly 1 meter long and costs over 4 million VND/fruit?

Hoang Minh (synthesis)

09:00 - 07/04/2024

Not only are they oversized, "long neck" avocados are also thick, fatty, and slightly sweet.

There are many types of avocados in the world , but the one that stands out for its unique appearance is the "long neck" avocado. This type of avocado is grown mainly in Florida, USA. Photo: DM

Avocado has the same taste and shape as a normal avocado, except that it is 4.5 times longer than normal.

In addition, this giant avocado variety has a smooth, shiny, characteristic green skin, very different from the dark, rough exterior of regular avocados. Photo: Insider

According to DailyMail, the avocado is nearly 1 meter long , some weighing up to 1 kg, making consumers excited. Photo: DM

However, the average price of an avocado is around 1 million VND/fruit. There is even a “giant” avocado weighing up to 20kg, selling for around 4.6 million VND.

"Long neck" avocados are usually harvested in August and September every year. Photo: BI

Not only are they oversized, the "long neck" avocados are also thick, fatty, and slightly sweet. Photo: InsideHook

The avocado seed is small compared to the plump flesh. One avocado is enough to make two smoothies. Photo: Taste

Normally, to buy this giant avocado, customers can only order online. However, the rich, fatty taste of the avocado is irresistible to many people. Therefore, even though they have to wait, enjoying the delicious avocado is worth it. Photo: Miami Fruit

In Vietnam, a giant avocado variety weighing 1.2-1.8 kg/fruit is also successfully grown in the Central Highlands and sells for up to 190,000 VND/kg. Photo: Dan Tri

Source: https://khoahocdoisong.vn/giong-bo-khong-lo-dai-gan-1-met-gia-hon-4-trieuqua-co-gi-dac-biet-post234718.html