Fuerte Avocado
Persea americana x ‘Fuerte’
The Fuerte avocado is the second largest commercial variety behind Hass. It is a long time California commercial variety valued for its winter season ripening and its B-Type blossom type which most growers plant adjacent to the Hass for a more consistent production cycle. This avocado tends to produce heavily in alternate years.
Fuerte Details | |
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Parentage | Guatemalan/Mexican Hybrid |
Flower Type | Type-B |
Fruit Shape | Pyriform |
Skin Color When Ripe | Green |
Skin Thickness | Medium-thin |
Fruit Season | November- March |
Fruit Weight | 8-16 oz. |
Seed Size | Large |
Oil Content | 18% + |
Tree Size | Large |
Hardiness | Average Hardy to 27°F |
Flavor | Excellent |