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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |