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
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
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
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
Similar to Hass Black when ripe 6-14 oz Available mid-winter through spring
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Hass
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
Rough, thick skin Black when ripe 7-11 oz Very rich flavor Available mid-spring through early fall
Reed
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
Black skin when ripe 8-15 oz Slightly nutty and creamy taste Creamier texture than Hass Available mid summer through early fall