Foods That Grow in Hawaii
Thanks to its mild climate all year round, Hawaii is an agricultural paradise that can support many different types of crops. In fact, farmland makes up about 40% of the land on the islands, and at the time of USDA's 2017 Census of Agriculture, there were 7,328 farms in the state. Scroll through the slideshow to learn more about eight foods that grow in Hawaii.
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Avocados
Most of the avocados grown in Hawaii are a hybrid variety called Sharwil. Many avocado lovers consider these to be one of the tastiest varieties, but unfortunately, you won’t find them in any of the other 49 states. USDA import regulations don’t allow them to enter the mainland to prevent a potential invasive pest from entering along with them. So if you want to try a Sharwil avocado for yourself, you’ll have to book a trip to the Aloha state.