Type
Type A, large fruit
Avocado variety
Reed Avocado
Produces unusually large, round, green-skinned fruit with creamy flesh and a small seed. The fruit can hang well on the tree, extending the home harvest.
Season
summer
Best for
fresh eating and extended harvest
About Reed
Reed is a large, nearly round, green-skinned avocado with thick skin and rich, buttery flesh. It is a Guatemalan-type, type A cultivar that often ripens in summer in California.
Growing Reed Avocado
Reed can set fruit alone, though a type B companion may improve yield. Its fruit remains green when ripe, so pick mature fruit and let it soften indoors before judging readiness.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all avocado, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.