Varieties of Vietnamese avocado

Vietnam is home to several varieties of avocados, each with its own unique characteristics. Some of the notable varieties of Vietnamese avocados include:

• 034 avocado: The Avocado 034 boasts an elongated, pear-like shape. Its thin, shiny green skin houses a creamy, fatty, and occasionally seedless flesh.
• Booth avocado: Booth Avocado has a visually appealing, round shape; each fruit weighs between 400 and 700 grams. The avocados feature thick, tight skin and creamy, deep yellow flesh with a mild aroma.
• Nam Long avocado: Originating from Dong Nai province, these Vietnamese avocados are harvested from April to August. They are characterized by a smooth, shiny green skin and a buttery, golden, slightly sweet flesh with large seeds.
• Hass avocado: Characterized by a thick, tough, dark green skin with a slightly rough surface, these Vietnamese avocados house a creamy, yellowish flesh with a distinct hazelnut aroma. The average weight ranges from 200 to 400 grams.
• Quoc Minh avocado: Commonly grown in Dong Nai and classified as a buttery avocado, Quoc Minh Avocado presents a slender shape with thick, glossy skin. This Vietnamese avocado features a fragrant and mildly sweet taste.
• Trinh Muoi avocado: Renowned in the Tay Nguyen and Dong Thap regions, Trinh Muoi Vietnamese Avocado showcases a thin, glossy green skin with faint white stripes. The thick, soft, buttery flesh carries a unique fragrance.
• Ma Duong avocado: With a relatively large size ranging from 400 to 800 grams, these avocados feature a deep yellow, moderately fatty, and non-fibrous flesh.
• Dak Lak avocado: Exhibiting a thin but slightly tough, dark green skin, these Vietnamese avocados house a pale yellow, soft, buttery flesh with a rich and creamy taste.
• Tu Quy avocado: Also known as the “off-season” avocado, Tu Quy Avocado is extensively grown in the Central Highlands provinces, originating from Dak Lak. Featuring elongated fruits resembling pears, tapering at the stem, each fruit weighs 500 grams and 1 kilogram.