Varieties of Avocados
Fuerte
Variety: Mexican
Harvest:
November to July
Characteristics
- Size: 5-14 oz, Medium to Large
- Shape: Pear
- Exterior: Smooth Shiny Green Skin
- Interior: Creamy Pale Green
- Ripe: Yields to gentle pressure, skin remains green
Reed
Variety:
Guatemalan
Harvest:
March to September
Characteristics
- Size: 8-18 oz, Medium to Large
- Shape: Round
- Exterior: Thick Green Skin with slight pebbling
- Interior: Buttery Yellow
- Ripe: Yields to gentle pressure, skin remains green
Hass
Variety: Guatemalan
Harvest:
Year Round
Characteristics
- Size: 5-12 oz, Medium to Large
- Shape: Oval
- Exterior: Pebbly Thick Green Skin
- Interior: Creamy Pale Green
- Ripe: Yields to gentle pressure, skin becomes purplish black
Gwen
Variety:
Guatemalan
Harvest:
January to September
Characteristics
- Size: 6-15 oz, Medium to Large
- Shape: Oval
- Exterior: Pebbly Thick Green Skin
- Interior: Creamy Gold Green
- Ripe: Yields to gentle pressure, skin remains green but becomes dull
Pinkerton
Variety:
Guatemalan
Harvest:
November to April
Characteristics
- Size: 8-18 oz, Large
- Shape: Long Pear
- Exterior: Slightly Pebbly Green Skin
- Interior: Creamy Pale Green
- Ripe: Yields to gentle pressure, skin darkens
Zutano
Variety:
Mexican
Harvest:
September to November
Characteristics
- Size: 8-18 oz, Large
- Shape: Pear
- Exterior: Shiny Yellow Green
- Interior: Creamy Pale Green
- Ripe: Yields to gentle pressure, skin remains green
Bacon
Variety:
Mexican
Harvest:
November to July
Characteristics
- Size: 6-12 oz, Medium
- Shape: Oval
- Exterior: Smooth Thin Green
- Interior: Yellow Green
- Ripe: Yields to gentle pressure, skin remains green but slightly darkens
