Thank you for producing this informative video. A third generation Californian, I grew up playing in neighboring avocado orchards. I enjoy eating avocados and, of course, guacamole. However, beyond picking the fruit, I really didn't know the commercial harvesting process. Impressive!
I was under the impression that nitrogen was used to slow the ripening process of some produce. Do you have any info on this process , if it that is true or not? Thank you
serious question here: i've been on the west coast for a decade, and got in to avocados immediately. a few years ago we would get avocados from california in the fall. i don't think i've seen a california avocado in a grocery store (safeway, raleys), for 3 years. we used to get good ones with small pits that were nutty in flavor and smooth inside. now its the imported ones with massive pits, thick skin, that go from rock hard to brown quickly.
There are a few things here: California avocados are not harvested year-round, so there is an availability issue. Also, there are not as many California avocado growers as there used to be. The issue with getting imported avocados is that other countries do not uphold the same harvesting requirements (a certain % of oil content) as the CA grown avocados, so you might find that it is harder for the imported avocados to ever ripen.
This is a Mission Produce packinghouse, that is located in a high producing avocado area in California. The amount of distribution centers and packinghouses really depends on the size of the company and if they are packing from outside growers as well.
Sorry but the narrator has a very boring voice, and needs to learn how to add some zip to what she says. Hate to hear her give a book report in school.
Thank you for producing this informative video. A third generation Californian, I grew up playing in neighboring avocado orchards. I enjoy eating avocados and, of course, guacamole. However, beyond picking the fruit, I really didn't know the commercial harvesting process. Impressive!
I'm so glad you enjoyed this video! Your response is the reason I make these videos!
For a small scale farmer this seems a large operation. Thanks for the informative video
The avocado orchard shown in the harvesting portion is a small grower.
This is LOT Of help in my summative assessment tomorrow!!!
Nice, thanks for sharing!
Question at what point do you gas the avocados to help them with the ripening stage ?
Thank for education
Nice vedio thanks a lot
How long does it take to get from the tree to the grocery store?
I love your videos i watched all after i seen the halo or cutie video i dnt remember but i love your videos
Thank you, Cameron! That is great to hear! I'm working on some new videos, so stay tuned!
thank you produce nerd!
And exactly how do the packers know which avocados are organic? The individual avocado tells the line worker??
I was under the impression that nitrogen was used to slow the ripening process of some produce. Do you have any info on this process , if it that is true or not? Thank you
1-MCP is used to combat ethylene to slow down the ripening process of certain fruits.
serious question here: i've been on the west coast for a decade, and got in to avocados immediately. a few years ago we would get avocados from california in the fall. i don't think i've seen a california avocado in a grocery store (safeway, raleys), for 3 years. we used to get good ones with small pits that were nutty in flavor and smooth inside. now its the imported ones with massive pits, thick skin, that go from rock hard to brown quickly.
There are a few things here: California avocados are not harvested year-round, so there is an availability issue. Also, there are not as many California avocado growers as there used to be. The issue with getting imported avocados is that other countries do not uphold the same harvesting requirements (a certain % of oil content) as the CA grown avocados, so you might find that it is harder for the imported avocados to ever ripen.
@@Theproducenerd This is exactly the reply that was needed. Thank you.
I want to see that simple tool you are using to harvest.
how do they know which avocados are organic and which are conventional? they all arrived in the same truck :)
The organic and conventional avocados arrive in separate bins from the field and are maintained separate during the packing process.
Can I use a little snip of your video for my UA-cam video? I really like it, good job!
No.
Thanks for letting me know and I completely understand.
Thank you for the video. which company is it? the packing houses must be close to the farms? how many distribution centers are there usually?
This is a Mission Produce packinghouse, that is located in a high producing avocado area in California. The amount of distribution centers and packinghouses really depends on the size of the company and if they are packing from outside growers as well.
Why are the trees so small? My tree is almost 3 stories high.
They would never be able to harvest them if they let them get that tall!
Have you did dates yet?
No, not yet!
Could you tell me what editing software you used?
www.theproducenerd.com/video-recording-equipment/
how much would a processing plant like set you back ???
This is a huge plant. I suppose it will set you back by at least $100 Million.
You kinda sound like Pam from the office
Sorry but the narrator has a very boring voice, and needs to learn how to add some zip to what she says. Hate to hear her give a book report in school.
Yeah I totally agree.
Today, on how its made!
You need avocados to make guacamole.
Those slaves are doing a great job I really like the avocados from Mexico
This is what happens to them in America Africa uses less machinery and more Labour
Your voice is so dull... *snooze*
Too many avocados ☹☹😡😡 .
Need better voice. Great video, but the voice putting me to sleep.
Can anybody work in the avocado plant, or just illegals?
Maybe you should apply, instead of going to college for a degree you won't use and gaining a debt you won't pay back.