Mexicola Grande

1

Glossy and paper-thin skin
Black when ripe
6-10 oz
Rich, nutty flavor
Creamy and delicate texture
Available late summer through mid-winter

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Zutano

2

Thin and glossy skin
Green when ripe
8-15 oz
Mild flavor
Ligher texture
Available mid-fall through late winter

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Bacon

3

Smooth, thin skin
Green when ripe
6-12 oz
Pine-nutty flavor
Buttery and creamy texture
Available mid to late winter

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Fuerte

4

Smooth skin that peels easily
Green when ripe
6-12 oz
Rich, creamy flavor with notes of hazelnut
Smooth texture
Available mid winter through early spring
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Carmen Hass

5

​Similar to Hass
Black when ripe
6-14 oz
Available mid-winter through spring

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Hass

6

Thick and pebbly skin
Black when ripe
5-12 oz
Rich and nutty flavor
Soft and creamy texture
Available late spring through mid-summer

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Gem

7

Rough, thick skin
Black when ripe
7-11 oz
Very rich flavor
Available mid-spring through early fall

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Reed

8

Thick and slightly pebbled skin
Green when ripe
About the size and shape of a softball
12-18 oz
Bold, rich and nutty flavor
Buttery texture
Available summer through early fall

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Lamb Hass

9

Black skin when ripe
8-15 oz
Slightly nutty and creamy taste
Creamier texture than Hass
Available mid summer through early fall

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