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Tropical Fruit => Tropical Fruit Discussion => Topic started by: NewGen on December 04, 2018, 03:54:09 PM

Title: "Spencer" avocados.
Post by: NewGen on December 04, 2018, 03:54:09 PM

Just tried them for the first time over the weekend. Taste is buttery, somewhat fragrant, extremely thin black skin, size on the small side. Anybody growing them?
Thanks,

Title: Re: "Spencer" avocados.
Post by: spaugh on December 04, 2018, 04:56:38 PM

Pics?  Google search turned up nothing.  Sounds like Stewart maybe? 

Title: Re: "Spencer" avocados.
Post by: NewGen on December 04, 2018, 05:00:34 PM

Brad,
Sorry I didn't think to take photos. The size and shape is like that of the smaller Haas that are sold "8 for $1" along Highway 152 in Gilroy, CA. Exterior is completely shiny, black, even when unripe. Color stayed the same after ripening. Interior is lush green like Haas. I've never heard of "Spencer", but the seller told me that name. It was sold at a Farmer's Market, by the folks at Murray Family Farms in Bakersfield.

Title: Re: "Spencer" avocados.
Post by: johnb51 on December 04, 2018, 06:13:48 PM

8 for $1 avocados?  I think I'd live on avocados!

Title: Re: "Spencer" avocados.
Post by: OCchris1 on December 05, 2018, 02:28:40 AM

Whoa. 8 for a buck? I might have been busy abut that seems super cheap(?)

Title: Re: "Spencer" avocados.
Post by: NewGen on December 05, 2018, 02:02:42 PM

Yeah, $8 avocados for a buck. I bought a bunch last summer. They're pretty small though. 2 weeks ago I drove through Gilroy, the signs were still there, but the booths weren't open yet at that time.

Title: Re: "Spencer" avocados.
Post by: Oolie on December 05, 2018, 03:43:11 PM

Depending on the size, you can find the runts very cheap, but you don't get a whole lot out of them. Much better to find sized up fruit that matured properly.

Why not send an E-mail to Steven if you are interested in the fruit? He is very good about responding. murraystevena2@gmail.com

Title: Re: "Spencer" avocados.
Post by: ricshaw on December 05, 2018, 04:50:33 PM

Quote from: NewGen on December 04, 2018, 05:00:34 PM

Brad,
Sorry I didn't think to take photos. The size and shape is like that of the smaller Haas that are sold "8 for $1" along Highway 152 in Gilroy, CA. Exterior is completely shiny, black, even when unripe. Color stayed the same after ripening. Interior is lush green like Haas. I've never heard of "Spencer", but the seller told me that name. It was sold at a Farmer's Market, by the folks at Murray Family Farms in Bakersfield.

I have met and am "friends" with Steven Murray on Facebook. I will send him a message and ask details on Spencer Avocado.

Title: Re: "Spencer" avocados.
Post by: ricshaw on December 06, 2018, 10:31:08 AM

Steven said; "This is a variety that we grow on my farm. They are high oil and have edible skin. Good for guacamole or on bread."

Title: Re: "Spencer" avocados.
Post by: NewGen on December 06, 2018, 02:26:56 PM

Thanks ricshaw,

Didn't know the skin was edible. So this looks like a new cultivar. Google knows nothing about it, Lol.

Title: Re: "Spencer" avocados.
Post by: ricshaw on December 06, 2018, 05:04:33 PM

Quote from: NewGen on December 06, 2018, 02:26:56 PM

Thanks ricshaw,

Didn't know the skin was edible. So this looks like a new cultivar. Google knows nothing about it, Lol.

ONLY THE MEXICAN VARIETIES!!

Title: Re: "Spencer" avocados.
Post by: NewGen on December 07, 2018, 05:43:45 PM

Quote from: ricshaw on December 06, 2018, 05:04:33 PM

Quote from: NewGen on December 06, 2018, 02:26:56 PM

Thanks ricshaw,

Didn't know the skin was edible. So this looks like a new cultivar. Google knows nothing about it, Lol.

ONLY THE MEXICAN VARIETIES!!

Thanks!