Zutano Avocado

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California, USA

Zutano was developed in California and became widely used less for its own fruit quality, which is generally considered milder than premium varieties, than for its reliability as an early-season producer and effective pollinator for other avocado varieties like Hass — a supporting role that has kept it in commercial and home cultivation for decades.

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Growing & Care

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 9-11

Pollination

Self-fertile, and a good pollinator (Type B) for other avocado varieties.

Care info

Notably cold-hardy and a reliable early-season producer.

Recommendations

A practical choice both for its own fruit and as a pollinator for a Type A variety like Hass.

Flavor Profile

Milder and slightly watery compared to Hass, decent but not top-tier flavor

Quick facts

Skin color

Yellow-green, glossy

Size

Medium

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 9-11

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