There are several varieties of avocados, and the differences between different varieties of avocados

1. Variety introduction

1. Mexican: The leaves of Mexican avocados are relatively small, oblong in shape, pointed at both ends, and have a fennel flavor when rubbed. Its fruit is not big, the skin is very thin and the surface is relatively smooth. It usually takes 6-8 months for the fruit to mature after flowering and it has a relatively high oil content. This series has strong cold resistance and is resistant to light frost, and can even withstand temperatures as low as -7-8°C. The main varieties are green and purple. In addition, there are other excellent varieties such as Duke, Gant, Mexicana, and Topatopa.

2. West Indian: The leaves of West Indian avocados have no fragrance and are yellow-green in color. Its skin is also smooth, usually leathery, relatively soft, and can be easily separated from the flesh. Because there are many varieties, the sizes of the fruits vary, with the small ones weighing only 100 grams and the large ones weighing up to 1,000 grams. It has poor cold tolerance and can only be grown in tropical low-altitude areas. Common varieties include Harry Early, Big Green, Pollock, and Walding.

3. Guatemala: The leaves of Guatemala avocados are relatively large and green in color, and they also have no anise flavor. Their fruits are larger than those of Mexican avocados, the skin is relatively rough, the seeds are also large, and their cold resistance is between the two. The main varieties include Taft, Harman and Donard, etc.

2. Variety Difference

From the perspective of planting areas, the Mexican series has strong cold resistance and can be planted in northern areas, while the West Indian and Guatemalan series can only adapt to tropical climates. In addition, the leaves of the Mexican variety have a unique anise flavor, which the other two types do not have. However, the fruits of this variety are not large, and the weight of a single fruit is not as good as that of the other two varieties. The skin of the West Indian variety is relatively smooth, while the skin of the Guatemalan variety is rough, so the two are relatively easy to distinguish.