List of Foods That Grow in Mexico
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Mexico’s warm climate makes it the perfect place to grow food year round and large amounts of available land is cultivated to grow large crops. Many different crops grown in Mexico are often exported to the United States, Canada and Japan. Exporting these different foods is excellent for Mexico's economy.
1 Grain Crops and Legumes
Popular grains grown in Mexico include corn, wheat, rice, sorghum and beans. They are popularly used in Mexican cuisine, but are also frequently exported to other countries. Corn is commonly used in Mexico to create tortilla wraps and chips, and beans are used in many Mexican dishes.
2 Fruits
Fruit is one of the most valuable exports for Mexico's economy. A large variety of fruit is grown in Mexico due to its fertile soil, which is ideal for fruit trees, and a climate that allows the production and harvest of fruit almost year round. Popular fruit grown in Mexico include apples, oranges, grapes, tangerines, tomatoes, grapefruits, pears, bananas, lemons, limes, mangoes, watermelons, peaches, nectarines, pineapples, strawberries and avocados.
3 Other Crops
Mexico also exports a large amount of coffee, sugar cane and cocoa. While many Mexican cultures use these crops as part of their food source, they are also exported. Coffee is an important export from Mexico to the United States as many U.S. states don't have the right climate or type of soil to grow coffee plants. Sugar cane is another crop whose export has greatly improved Mexico's economy over the years.
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