Ryan Avocado

The Ryan Avocado has leathery, roughish green skin. The fruit is pear-shaped with a large stone inside. It is a mix of Mexican and Guatemalan type avocados.

An important variety in South Africa and Chile, but not grown much anymore in California. Grows well in inland orchards.

History Notes

Found as a chance seedling in 1927 by Edward R. Ryan in California. Introduced commercially in 1936.

Other names

AKA: Summer Fuerte

This page first published: Feb 1, 2004 · Updated: Jun 16, 2018.

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