The avocado (Persea americana) is a woody crop native to Mesoamerica, where it has been cultivated for centuries due to its high nutritional value and culinary versatility. Over time, its cultivation spread to other regions of the world, establishing itself as one of the fastest-growing tropical and subtropical fruit crops in international markets.

In recent decades, demand for avocados has driven the expansion of new plantations in areas with a mild Mediterranean climate, provided that proper agronomic management is in place, especially regarding Irrigation.

Avocados thrive best in temperate and subtropical climates without severe frosts. They require deep, well-drained, and aerated soils, being particularly sensitive to excess moisture and root asphyxiation.