Avocados
| Variety | Fruit Size | Fruit Color | Hardiness Rating | Oil | Skin | Taste | Harvest | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon Type B | 8-12 oz | Green | Very Tender | 18% |
Med Thin |
Good | Oct-Jan | Popular especially in low winter temperature in California. |
| DWF Little Cado (TM#50552) | 8-14 oz | Green | Tender | 18% |
Med Thin |
Good | May-Sep | Suitable as dwarf backyard tree, patio planter or Espalier. Small size tree 8-12 ft. |
| Fuerte Type B | 8-14 oz | Green | Average | 18% |
Med Thin |
Excellent | Nov-Jun | Second largest commercially produced variety. Alternate bearer. |
| Hass Type A | 7-12 oz | Green/ Black | Average | 18% |
Med Rough |
Excellent | Feb-Oct | Largest commercially produced variety. Excellent orchard and backyard variety. |
| Jim Bacon Type B | 8-10 oz | Green/ Black | Very Hardy | 20% | Thin | Good | Sep-Jan | Regular producing variety with high ornamental value. |
| Lamb Hass Type A | 8-14 oz | Green/ Black | Hardy | Med Rough | Very Good | May-Nov | Late bearing Hass. Very good quality fruit looks like at large Hass | |
| Mexicola Grande Type A | 6-12 oz | Black | Very Hardy | High | Thin | Very Good | Aug-Oct | Most frost resistant of all varieties. High quality fruit ripens before early frost |
| Pinkerton Type A | 8-14 oz | Green | Average Easy Peeling | 20% | Med Pebbly | Excellent | Oct-Jan | Heavy production near coast and inland. Excellent backyard and grove variety. |
| Reed Type A | 12-18 oz | Green | Tender | 20% | Med Thick | Excellent | Jun-Nov | Good backyard and orchard tree. Large high quality fruit. |
| Zutano Type B | 10 oz | Green | Hardy to Very Hardy | 16% | Med Thin | Good | Dec-Jan | Does well in coastal and inland areas. |