Grafted
Hass
The classic nutty avocado. Skin darkens and pebbles as it ripens. Oil is higher than in the big Florida types.
This variety
The fruit
The classic nutty avocado. Skin darkens and pebbles as it ripens. Oil is higher than in the big Florida types.
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- Taste
- The classic nutty avocado. Skin darkens and pebbles as it ripens. Oil is higher than in the big Florida types.
- Ripens
- In Southwest Florida the crop is often modest and later than a Choquette or Pollock. Let fruit mature on the tree, then ripen indoors.
- Zones
- Zones 9 to 11.
- Hardiness
- Mature trees handle a light frost better than West Indian varieties. Young grafts still need a cover.
- Size
- A manageable yard tree if you prune the top out each year. Left alone it exceeds 25 feet.
- Tips
- Sharp drainage matters more than fertilizer. Do not plant it in a low spot that stays wet in August.
- Pollination
- Flower type A. A type-B partner such as Bacon, Pollock, or Brogdon sets more fruit.