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🥑 Avocado Cultivars

Welcome to our guide to avocado cultivars! Whether you're a home grower, fruit collector, or simply a fan of his creamy super-fruit, explore the diverse world of avocado varieties, from buttery tropical types to rich, nutty classics. Each cultivar offers something unique in flavor, texture, and growing habits.

🌴 Florida Varieties (West Indian & Hybrids)

🥑 Choquette

  • Origin: Miami, Florida (1929)

  • Flavor: Mild, slightly watery

  • Texture: Smooth, glossy skin; large fruit

  • Season: October–January

  • Notes: A cross between Guatemalan and West Indian types; widely propagated in Florida.

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🥑 Lula

  • Origin: Florida (1915)

  • Flavor: Rich, nutty

  • Texture: Glossy green skin; high oil content

  • Season: October–February

  • Notes: Cold-hardy; used as rootstock for grafting.

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🥑 Monroe

  • Origin: Homestead, Florida (1932)

  • Flavor: Rich, buttery

  • Texture: Large, elliptical fruit; thick skin

  • Season: December–January

  • Notes: Cold-hardy; popular commercial cultivar in Florida.

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🥑 Brogden

  • Origin: Winter Haven, Florida (1930s)

  • Flavor: Rich, nutty

  • Texture: Thin, dark-purple skin; pear-shaped

  • Season: July–September

  • Notes: Notable for cold hardiness; recommended for home growing.

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🥑 Simmonds

  • Origin: Florida

  • Flavor: Mild, good eating quality

  • Texture: Medium oil content

  • Season: July–September

  • Notes: Early-season variety; popular in Florida.

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🥑 Russell

  • Origin: Florida/Caribbean

  • Flavor: Rich, mild

  • Texture: Smooth, long-necked fruit

  • Season: July–August

  • Notes: Unique elongated shape; favored in home gardens.

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🌞 California & Mexican Varieties (Guatemalan & Mexican Types)

🥑 Hass

  • Origin: California (1926)

  • Flavor: Rich, nutty

  • Texture: High oil; pebbly black skin

  • Season: Year-round availability

  • Notes: Most common commercial variety worldwide.

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🥑 Fuerte

  • Origin: Mexico/California (1911)

  • Flavor: Smooth, buttery

  • Texture: Medium oil; green skin

  • Season: November–March

  • Notes: Once the leading California variety; still popular.

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🥑 Bacon

  • Origin: California (1950s)

  • Flavor: Light, subtle

  • Texture: Lower oil; smooth green skin

  • Season: November–March

  • Notes: Cold-tolerant; good for cooler climates.

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🥑 Pinkerton

  • Origin: California (1970s)

  • Flavor: Creamy, slightly sweet

  • Texture: High oil; small seed

  • Season: January–May

  • Notes: Excellent peeling characteristics; consistent bearer.

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🥑 Reed

  • Origin: California (1948)

  • Flavor: Buttery and smooth

  • Texture: Very creamy; round fruit

  • Season: July–October

  • Notes: Large fruit; stays green when ripe.

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🥑 Gwen

  • Origin: California (1982)

  • Flavor: Nutty and rich

  • Texture: High oil; green pebbly skin

  • Season: April–September

  • Notes: Similar to Hass; higher yielding.

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🥑 Lamb Hass

  • Origin: California

  • Flavor: Rich, nutty

  • Texture: High oil; pebbly skin

  • Season: June–December

  • Notes: Larger than Hass; holds well on tree.

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🥑 Zutano

  • Origin: California

  • Flavor: Mild, crisp texture

  • Texture: Low oil; shiny green skin

  • Season: October–February

  • Notes: Early-season variety; used as pollinator.

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🌍 International Varieties

🥑 Maluma

  • Origin: South Africa (1990s)

  • Flavor: Rich, nutty

  • Texture: High oil; dark purple-black skin

  • Season: Varies by region

  • Notes: Discovered on 'Maluma' farm; suitable for high-density planting.

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🥑 Sharwil

  • Origin: Australia (1950s)

  • Flavor: Rich, nutty

  • Texture: High oil; green skin

  • Season: Winter–Spring

  • Notes: Popular in Hawaii; excellent quality.

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🥑 Ettinger

  • Origin: Israel

  • Flavor: Mild, slightly sweet

  • Texture: Low oil; smooth green skin

  • Season: November–January

  • Notes: Common in Mediterranean regions.

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