Growing Guatemalan Avocado in California
Can you grow Guatemalan Avocado in California? Viable with management. Season ~26.2°C, rainfall ~439 mm, winter low ~0.1°C. Soil, climate and ROI data.
Decision snapshot
Regional screening evidenceScreening answer: The stored regional profile passes this first climate screen at the representative centroid. Parcel conditions and commercial feasibility still require verification.
Scope: This page assesses agronomic suitability. It does not determine whether cultivation is legal. Check current national, state, and local rules before planting.
- Observed region
- California
- Climate window
- Open-Meteo archive, 2021–2023 daily data
- Resolution
- Representative regional centroid, not a field survey
Assumptions, fit-shortfall, and next checks
A representative centroid and regional climate window cannot establish parcel soil, water access, elevation, infrastructure, labour, contracts, or local farm-gate economics. Use this page to identify the next question, then verify local evidence before committing capital.
Market Demand — Guatemalan Avocado
Global consumption & trade · FAO 2010–2023Is Guatemalan Avocado viable in California?
Guatemalan Avocado can be grown in California with the right management — growing-season temperatures (~26.2°C) run a little hot vs its 15–24°C optimum; annual rainfall (~439 mm) is below its 800 mm need, so supplemental irrigation helps. Guatemalan Avocado (Fruits & Stimulants, perennial) performs best around 15 - 24 °C with a seasonal water requirement of 800 mm / season. Run a coordinate-level audit for mapped field-level estimates and local risk context.
Growing Guatemalan Avocado in California: what to expect
Rainfall in California (~439 mm/yr) covers only about 55% of Guatemalan Avocado's ~800 mm need, so budget for supplemental irrigation. Plant Guatemalan Avocado in early spring once the risk of hard frost has passed in California.
Soil and climate requirements for Guatemalan Avocado
Compare mapped conditions for a selected field with the crop-profile requirements below before making a planting decision.
| Parameter | Guatemalan Avocado Requirement |
|---|---|
| Soil pH | 4.5 - 8.3 |
| Water Requirement | 800 mm / season |
| Optimal Temperature | 15 - 24 °C |
| Waterlogging Tolerance | Intolerant |
| Nitrogen Demand | Moderate |
Reference yield and price range
The figures below are crop-profile reference values, not a field-specific yield or profit forecast. Local costs, grade, packout and buyer terms still need to be entered or verified.
| Metric | Estimated Value |
|---|---|
| Reference yield per hectare | 10.25 t/ha |
| Reference yield per acre | 4.15 t/acre |
| Market Price | $739 - $2,218 / t |
| Estimated Gross Revenue | $15,155 / Hectare |
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