Reed Avocado

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The Reed Avocado has slightly rough, medium-thick skin that is dark green with green flecks on it. It peels easily. The flesh is yellow. The stone inside is large. The fruit is large and almost oval. It is a Guatemalan type avocado. Slightly nutty flavour.

The flesh is resistant to browning when cut open. Stores well on the tree.

Grown in Israel, California (on a minor scale), and New Zealand.


History Notes for Reed Avocado

Developed from a chance seedling found in 1948 by James S. Reed in California. Introduced commercially in 1960. The fruit was patented as well in 1960 but the patent has now expired.
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