They can be stored in the bottom of the refrigerator for several days. The peel of most Florida avocado varieties stays green when ripe, but some may be red or purple. Irregular brown marks on the ...

On occasion, I come across a planted avocado tree and curiously ask the owner if they have enjoyed any fruits from it. Most always, the answer is "no" with a hint of frustration in their tone.

Florida has so many varieties and shapes and sizes,” Hunt says. ”We cannot come up with a single fruit that can be identified as a Florida avocado. The consumer buys one variety one week and ...

Though you may only be familiar with a few types of avocado, hundreds of varieties are cultivated around the world — with 56 growing in Florida alone. Many are hybrids, meaning that they’re ...

Yet, there's an entire world of other avocado varieties, such as Fuerte, Florida, Bacon, and Reed which offer unique ...

The research aims to improve control and mitigation practices for avocado production in Florida. The grant also will support the testing of new varieties for their tolerance to cold and disease.

M.B., Comstock Park There are about 500 varieties of avocado ... thin-skinned Fuerte (also called Florida avocados). It's not terribly clear which avocado is best when counting calories; three ...

There are over 100 known varieties of avocado trees that grow worldwide, but only a dozen of them have fancied the humidity and lack of cooler temperatures in South Florida. In fact, our neighbors ...