Mexico innovates avocado cultivation in pots

Mexico is currently implementing an innovation of growing one of its star export products, such as avocado, in a different way, in pots. Prometeo Sánchez García The innovation is that in a small area you can grow avocado sustainably in pots, more economical and friendly to the environment. To find out more details about the benefits and yields, we spoke with the research professor of the College of Postgraduates in Agricultural Sciences in Mexico and international advisor, Prometeo Sánchez García, who commented “with this we are planning to produce 5 times more than what is currently produced in the same space and modern agriculture is going towards this type of technology.” How did the initiative to grow avocados in pots come about? Years ago when the blueberry boom began in Mexico, it was said that it could be grown in pots, however, there was little credibility on the part of the producers. However, the methodology was developed, in such a way that they now produce ...