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This avocado has a great flavor and edible skin, so why isn't it more common? | Weird Fruit Explorer

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  1. h6nry
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    I did a bit of research and it seems that this type of avocado might theoretically be able to grow in mid europe. Has anyone here with a mid european climate actually tried to grow an avocado tree...

    I did a bit of research and it seems that this type of avocado might theoretically be able to grow in mid europe. Has anyone here with a mid european climate actually tried to grow an avocado tree with the goal of actually getting fruit?

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    Tigress
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    Well, soon as he said the skin had a black olive taste I knew I wouldn't like it. I absolutely hate olives.

    Well, soon as he said the skin had a black olive taste I knew I wouldn't like it. I absolutely hate olives.

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    1. Aerio
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      Yeah, fuck olives. Worst of the worst.

      Yeah, fuck olives. Worst of the worst.

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  3. Rygar
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    Now I need to find some of these.

    Now I need to find some of these.

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    MrFahrenheit
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    How well does it travel?

    How well does it travel?

    1. cfabbro
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      He talked about that in the video. The fruit having a very short shelf-life is why it’s not widely available. It is often used as root stock for grafting on other varieties though, since the roots...

      He talked about that in the video. The fruit having a very short shelf-life is why it’s not widely available. It is often used as root stock for grafting on other varieties though, since the roots are exceptionally hearty.

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    2. Diff
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      Well enough to make it to him intact and edible, sounds like the major issue is shipping in bulk, they might have to be treated more like peaches that often get shipped in trays with padding vs...

      Well enough to make it to him intact and edible, sounds like the major issue is shipping in bulk, they might have to be treated more like peaches that often get shipped in trays with padding vs piled on top of each other.

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