Fuerte Avocado Seedlings

We propagate high quality grafted Fuerte Avocado Seedlings. Buy Fuerte Avocado seedlings from our nursery or online shop and we will deliver it right to your doorstep.

Fuerte is a popular avocado because of its hard skin. It is one of the most popular avocado seedlings in the world with an origin in Spain.

Fuerte Avocado Features and Characteristics.

• Shape: Pear-shaped (vs. Hass’s oval)
• Skin: Smooth, thin, and green (remains green when ripe — unlike Hass)
• Size: Slightly larger than Hass on average
• Texture: Smooth, creamy, and slightly firmer than Hass avocado
• Flavor: Mild, less nutty than Hass — often described as “clean” and “light”

How to Grow Fuerte Avocado

• Climate & Soil: Ideal in highland areas with volcanic, well-drained soils, needing 800-1,200mm of annual rainfall.
• Planting & Spacing: Various spacing options are available including ( row x plant to plan), 6m x 6m, 6m x 5m , 5m x 5m, 5m x4m and 4m x 4m. The choice of spacing will depend on the soil type and climatic regions.
• Approximate plant population.(approximately 150-200 trees per acre).
• Harvesting Time: The season runs from February through September, often peaking when hass avocado supply is lower, allowing for better prices.
• Yields: A mature Fuerte tree can produce 500-1,000 fruits annually.
• Management: Requires regular pruning to maintain a height of 6-8 meters, pest management for diseases like Scab and Anthracnose, and irrigation, particularly during dry spells.
• Market: Popular for both local consumption and international export, with harvesting for export usually commencing in early February