A Bacon avocado has green skin with bright yellow dots, and the bottom end often has a dark spot, but the skin doesn’t change color overall as it ripens. The shape of the fruit is oval, similar to a giant egg. And Bacon avocados are bigger, on average, than Hass although not as big as Reed. Scooping it out to eat, you feel how smooth, creamy, buttery the texture is. That texture is Bacon’s prime distinguishing characteristic. But you also notice how thin the skin is. Bacon’s smooth texture is superior but the flavor is subtle, with a hint of sweetness. It is not the strong, anise-type flavor of a Mexicola, nor the nutty rich flavor of a Fuerte or Hass. Said to be more cold tolerant than other varieties.
Grown by our good friends Cora and Jerry Coronel of Jenco Farms in Pinellas Park
