(Common avocado varieties)
- Hass and Fuerte: These two varieties are used as scions (upper parts of grafted fruits). They are popular because of their high oil content.
- Puebla: Used as rootstock by many farmers as it has no fibre and is resistant to diseases.
- Singapore: This is a new variety that is fast growing reaching maturity in 14 to 15 months. It grows to a height of 2 ft.
- G5 and G6: These two varieties are popular as they can do well in both highlands are lowlands. They can be grafted with all the other varieties to improve fruit quality.
Farmers are advised to buy seedlings from certified seedling producers. Our pictures above shows Hass avocados tree and Fuerte avocado fruits.
