Question: What fruit, brought to the state in 1833, now offers 56 Florida varieties?
Answer: The Florida Avocado.
July 31 is National Avocado Day, a celebration of the green fruit that has more protein than any other fruit and is an excellent source of fiber, folate, potassium, and vitamins C, E, and K. Avocados are in season in Florida from June through January and grow best in South Florida’s warm temperatures. Miami-Dade and Collier counties produce the largest amount of avocados in the state.
