{"id":52850,"date":"2026-04-20T17:28:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T14:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/?p=52850"},"modified":"2026-04-20T17:28:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T14:28:04","slug":"avocados-are-now-growing-locally-in-asir-and-the-results-are-surprising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/community\/avocados-are-now-growing-locally-in-asir-and-the-results-are-surprising\/","title":{"rendered":"Avocados Are Now Growing Locally In Asir And The Results Are Surprising"},"content":{"rendered":"

Avocados Are Now Growing Locally In Asir And The Results Are Surprising<\/span><\/p>\n

A farm experiment that actually worked (and surprised people)<\/h2>\n

In the highlands of Asir, something pretty unexpected is happening. Farms around areas like Al-Namas, usually known for cooler weather, scenic mountains, and traditional crops, are now growing avocados. Yes, avocados. The same fruit you usually assume is imported and flown in from far away.<\/p>\n

\"Avocados<\/p>\n

One farmer, Mohammed Al-Shehri, decided to test whether this \u201ctrendy but tricky\u201d crop could actually survive locally. And instead of it being a small experiment that fades out, it turned into a proper success story.<\/p>\n

What makes it interesting is that avocados aren\u2019t exactly easy to grow. They need specific temperatures, careful irrigation, and the right soil conditions. So when people first heard about it being planted in Asir, the reaction was basically: \u201clet\u2019s see how long this lasts.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Turns out\u2026 it lasted. And it worked better than expected \ud83c\udf31<\/p>\n

Why Asir turned out to be the perfect match<\/h2>\n

The success didn\u2019t come out of nowhere. Asir\u2019s climate plays a huge role here. Unlike the extreme heat many parts of the region deal with, the southern highlands have cooler temperatures and more balanced conditions throughout the year.<\/p>\n

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