Fuerte
Avocado · 牛油果
Fuerte in October (this month)
No fresh crop this month
Not usually on shelves this month.
An older variety, mostly from Kenya, with smooth green skin.
- Look for
- Pear-shaped, with thin, smooth green skin.
- Best for
- Smoothies, toast
Kenya
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
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KE
KenyaCentral Highlands
Off seasonFuerte grown in Kenya
Not shipping now
Other avocado varieties
Common questions
- When is Fuerte avocado in season in Singapore?
- Kenya: Mar–Jun. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's Fuerte is best in October?
- Fuerte is not usually on shelves in October.
- How do I pick a ripe avocado?
- Feel: Press near the stem: a slight give means ready today. Stem nub: Flick it off. Green underneath is good, brown means overripe. Colour: Hass turns dark purple-black when ripe. Shepard stays green. Avoid: Dents and very soft spots.
- How should I store avocado?
- Counter, then fridge. Lasts Ripen 2–5 days, then 2–3 days. Ripen next to an apple or banana to speed it up. For a cut half, leave the pit in and wrap it tightly.