Plant Database
Bacon Avocado, B-Type Flower
Avocado ‘Bacon’
The Bacon Avocado is a hardy, cold-tolerant, and productive B-type variety, prized for its smooth-textured flesh and reliable mid-winter crops. Its excellent cold resistance and role as a pollinator make it a foundational tree for avocado growers in cooler Bay Area microclimates.
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Produces medium-sized, oval to elongated fruit with thin, smooth, green skin that can be more challenging to peel.
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Flesh is pale yellow, creamy, and smooth-textured, with a good flavor and slightly lower oil content.
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A notably cold-hardy, B-type flowering, self-fruitful evergreen tree with a more moderate mature size.
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Fruit ripens in the mid-winter season, providing fresh avocados during the coldest months.
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One of the most cold-tolerant commercial avocado varieties, making it a top choice for areas prone to frost.
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Serves as an effective pollinator for A-type flowering avocados.
Flavor Profile:
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Flavor: Pleasant and mild, with a clean, classic avocado taste that is less rich than high-oil varieties.
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Texture: Very smooth and creamy with a fine grain.
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Best Uses: Versatile for both fresh eating and in recipes. Its smooth texture makes it excellent for soups, dips, and slicing.