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Avocado
Bacon Avocado
✓ VerifiedCalifornia, USA
Bacon was developed in California and named after James Bacon, who is credited with first propagating it, and it became notable specifically as a cold-hardy Mexican-Guatemalan hybrid at a time when California growers were actively seeking avocado varieties that could extend cultivation beyond the state's warmest coastal microclimates.
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 9-11
Pollination
Self-fertile, benefits from a Type B pollinator.
Care info
More cold-tolerant than Hass, a real advantage in borderline avocado climates.
Recommendations
A good choice for growers just outside the ideal Hass climate range.
Flavor Profile
Milder and less oily than Hass, with good classic avocado flavor
Quick facts
Skin color
Green
Size
Medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 9-11