The Importance of Water in Avocado Production

As a subtropical species avocados need a climate without frost and with little wind. The trees also need well aerated soils ideally more than 1 meter deep. Commercial orchards produce an average of 7 tons per hectare each year. Increasing demand may cause water shortages in some avocado production areas such as the Mexican state of Michoacan. Avocados may also cause environmental and socio-economic impacts in major production areas, illegal deforestation and water disputes.