INDONESIAN HORTICULTURE PRODUCTS 12 TH MEETING Horticulture which

INDONESIAN HORTICULTURE PRODUCTS 12 TH MEETING

Horticulture, which covers fruits and vegetables production, holds an important role in the local Indonesian economy and in the attainment of food security. Among the various types of horticultural commodities, there are 18 types of major horticultural commodities such as chili, onion, potato, eggplant, carrots, tomatoes, oranges, mango, avocado, mangosteen, banana, durian, ginger and cardamom. INTRODUCTORY WORDS

Fresh Carrots, an annual root crop, must be planted in soil that is free of disease and organisms that might affect their color, shape, or texture. This sometimes requires fumigation of the soil. The growing season ranges from 110 to 180 days, depending upon the time of year, growing conditions, and desired size.

FANTASTIC FACTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Carrots come in many colors including orange, white, yellow, and purple. Commercial carrots are mechanically harvested by first loosening the soil underneath the root, then lifting the carrots by their tops. The main reason for the recent increase in carrot production is ready-to-eat, convenient packaging of baby carrots. Baby carrots are long, smalldiameter carrots peeled and cut into pieces. Conveniently packaged to be ready-to-eat, baby-cut carrots keep in the refrigerator in their original bag for up to three weeks.

Avocado AVOCADO A single avocado tree can produce about 500 avocados (or 200 pounds of fruit) a year. However, the average tree usually produces approximately 150 avocados. The fruit is harvested from each tree by hand using avocado clippers. On tall trees, ladders up to 30 feet high and poles up to 14 feet long are used to reach the fruit. Naturally sodium and cholesterol-free, one-third of a medium avocado (50 g) has 80 calories and contributes nearly 20 vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, including good fats. Avocados also are a good source of fiber and folate.

FANTASTIC FACTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Avocados are a fruit. Avocados are harvested by hand using special shears called clippers. Avocados are sodium and cholesterol-free. Avocados also are a good source of fiber and folate. Indonesians enjoy mixing avocados with milk and coffee to make a cold drink.

Indonesia possesses a variety of horticultural products which includes carrot and avocado. Carrot production was traditionally concentrated in West Java (Lembang and Cipanas), but has spread to other regions in and outside Java such as Sumatra and Sulawesi in recent years. Indonesia is also one of the world's leading producers of avocadoes. Unlike its uses it South American cuisine, avocadoes in Indonesia are often consumed as "jus alpukat", a sweet milkshake-like drink, with chocolate syrup added. Indonesia surely has good potential for avocado and carrots production development. FINAL WORDS