George emerges as exciting new avocado-growing region

George emerges as exciting new avocado-growing region

South Africa’s avocado industry is undergoing a notable transformation. Traditionally dominated by the subtropical north-east, avocado cultivation is increasingly taking root in southern regions like the Helderberg Basin and Riebeeck Kasteel — while George in the Garden Route is emerging as the standout growth area. Last May The South African reported on how avocados have become increasingly popular among fruit farmers in the Western and Souther…