How can you tell an avocado pit size?

In my experience, the smallest seeds are always in the avocado with the most narrow teardrop or elongated top where the stem connects it to the branch. The more round, the larger the seed…even within the same bin or basket of fruit from the same source with the same label.

Why are some avocado pits bigger than others?

Why do avocados have such big seeds? The wild avocado grows in subtropical jungles, so the new sprout has to get several feet tall before it can share sunlight (to make food) with its neighbors. Until it grows out of their shadows, it relies on nutrients in the seed, so it’d better be big.

Does the avocado have a pit illusion?

This avocado looks like it has its signature seed in the middle. But then, it doesn’t. The optical illusion has divided people on the internet who are adamant it’s one or the other.

What is the difference between big and small avocados?

There’s a myth that smaller avocados are not yet mature, have a larger seed, or are not as vibrant, green and delicious. The truth is that the size of an avocado does not indicate the fruit quality or stage of ripeness.

How are avocados sized?

When packed, avocados are sized into categories based upon the weight of an individual fruit. These sizes are named according to the number of fruit from each size category needed to fill a 25-pound carton.

Why does my avocado have a hollow pit?

The seed has turned a dark brown and dehydrated completely leaving behind a hollow hole where the seed was. WHAT IS IT? The seed is the life source of the fruit, which is why hollow seed is mainly seen in small avocados, not in the larger sizes that have received full nutrition for their life span.

Why is my avocado seed so small?

If you come across a variation of avocado that contains a remarkably smaller pit seed than what you’re used to, Crane says, this is also due to a scientific term known as metaxenia. “Metaxenia has to do with pollen’s influence on the physical attributes of the fruit,” Crane says.

Does avocado have a seed or a pit?

The fruit of an avocado (the part we eat), is actually a large berry and the pit is a seed.

Is there actually a seed in the avocado?

Each avocado has a single large seed that is normally thrown away, but some people claim that it has health benefits and should be eaten. However, others wonder if it’s even safe to eat an avocado seed. This article explores the potential health benefits of avocado seed, as well as possible safety concerns.