| Persea americana 'Fuerte' | |
|---|---|
_20230719_171045_(cropped).jpg) New Zealand-grown fuerte avocados | |
| Genus | Persea |
| Species | Persea americana |
| Cultivar | 'Fuerte' |
| Origin | First grown in Atlixco, Mexico in the garden of Alejandro Le Blanc; commercialized in the United States from 1911.[1] |
The Fuerte avocado is the second most popular commercial variety of avocado in the world,[2] after Hass.
Brought from Mexico to the United States in 1911,[1] Fuerte quickly became the dominant commercial avocado variety in the United States. Its commercial dominance lasted into the 1950s,[3] when it was surpassed by Hass.
Prized for its rich, nutty flavor,[4] Fuerte avocados are 8 to 16 oz (226 to 452g) in size,[5] with relatively smooth green skin. When ripe, the skin peels easily revealing a greenish-yellow flesh.[3] Fuerte is considered by many growers and consumers to be the best-tasting commercial variety of avocado.[6]
- ^ a b POPENOE, WILSON. "California Avocado Society 1925-26 Yearbook: THE PARENT FUERTE TREE AT ATLIXCO, MEXICO" (PDF). Retrieved 1 March 2023.
- ^ Guy, Sela. "A GUIDE TO GROWING AVOCADO". Cropaia. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ a b "FUERTE AVOCADO". Cook's Info. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Fuerte Avocado". Slow Food Foundation for Biodiversity. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ Spellman, Tom. "Is Your Avocado a "Type A" Personality?" (PDF). Garden Compass Magazine (May/June 2003). Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ "Fuerte Avocados". Specialty Produce. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
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