India's journey towards growing premium Hass avocados has reached an important milestone, with industrialist Harsh Goenka announcing the first commercial harvest at Harrisons Malayalam. The achievement drew widespread attention on social media, including a warm response from Dr Shriram Nene, who praised the initiative and reflected on his childhood in California, where Hass avocados are a staple.
Goenka's post sparked conversations about the future of avocado cultivation in India, with many wondering whether the fruit could become a major crop for both domestic consumption and exports.
Harsh Goenka announces first commercial Hass avocado harvest
Sharing the milestone on X, Harsh Goenka posted a photograph of freshly harvested Hass avocados and wrote:
"Our first commercial harvest of Hass avocados at Harrisons Malayalam. From planting saplings to filling crates, it's taken a few years. Now comes the best part: homemade spicy guacamole."
