Bacon Avocado is a cold-tolerant variety valued for its reliable cropping and earlier fruiting season compared to many other avocados. It produces medium-sized fruit with smooth, thin skin and a light, creamy flesh. The flavour is mild and less oily than Hass, making it a good option for extended avocado harvest periods. The tree has a dense, upright growth habit and performs well in cooler subtropical climates.
Fruit Colour: Green, remaining green when ripe
Fruit Shape: Oval to slightly pear-shaped
Fruit Size: Medium
Flavour: Mild, light, subtly creamy with lower oil content
Fruit Season: Early winter to spring
Cropping Habit: Moderate to heavy crops, consistent producer
Best Uses: Fresh eating, salads, sandwiches, guacamole
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Moderate to high during fruit development
Watering frequency: Regular; deep watering preferred, especially during flowering and fruit set
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil; sensitive to waterlogging
Skill level: Intermediate
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: No, best grown in-ground due to size and root system
Mature Height: 6–10 m
Mature Width: 4–7 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Low to moderate; performs best with consistent moisture
Frost Tolerant: Moderate to high for an avocado; tolerates light frost better than many varieties
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; young trees benefit from wind protection
Leaf colour: Glossy deep green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 10–25 cm, narrow to oval, leathery texture
Bacon Avocado is a cold-tolerant variety valued for its reliable cropping and earlier fruiting season compared to many other avocados. It produces medium-sized fruit with smooth, thin skin and a light, creamy flesh. The flavour is mild and less oily than Hass, making it a good option for extended avocado harvest periods. The tree has a dense, upright growth habit and performs well in cooler subtropical climates.
Fruit Colour: Green, remaining green when ripe
Fruit Shape: Oval to slightly pear-shaped
Fruit Size: Medium
Flavour: Mild, light, subtly creamy with lower oil content
Fruit Season: Early winter to spring
Cropping Habit: Moderate to heavy crops, consistent producer
Best Uses: Fresh eating, salads, sandwiches, guacamole
Light requirement: Full sun
Water requirement: Moderate to high during fruit development
Watering frequency: Regular; deep watering preferred, especially during flowering and fruit set
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil; sensitive to waterlogging
Skill level: Intermediate
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: No, best grown in-ground due to size and root system
Mature Height: 6–10 m
Mature Width: 4–7 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Low to moderate; performs best with consistent moisture
Frost Tolerant: Moderate to high for an avocado; tolerates light frost better than many varieties
Wind Tolerant: Moderate; young trees benefit from wind protection
Leaf colour: Glossy deep green
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 10–25 cm, narrow to oval, leathery texture
