Loretta and Bacon Avocados in SWFL

[Coach62]

Hello all!

I was in a huge rush out of a Walmart that often gets in some odds and ends goodies like soursop, sugar apples, etc.  I saw 2 avocado trees there, normally I wouldn't buy them without researching them, but I didn't have time.

So - I bought them both knowing I could return if needed. 

1 is a Bacon, it seems to be a CA avo, not a FL one, correct?  So I assume it wouldn't do very well here, fruit quality gets very mixed reviews
2. is a Loretta.  I can't find much at all on the Loretta.

Anyone know anything about growing these in SWFL? 

On the better news side, I got another sugar apple there, it was a 6' healthy looking tree for $36.00 and a red lady papaya 5' tall for $23.00.  I wasn't in the market for either, but hey, I'm a fruit tree whore, what can I say?

[bsbullie]

The quality of the bacon itself makes it not worth keeping.   Best traits for the tree are a compact growth habit and smaller size and it is cold hardy but other than that a waste of space.

[Coach62]

That's what I thought, thanks Rob, I do value your opinion on these.

So - I have a Mexicola and a Marcus Pumpkin tree and the Mexican fruit is OK, but bland.  I understand the Marcus is the same, only much larger. 

I want 2 more avo trees, I was thinking Wurtz for one, and something else that would extend the season, earlier or later.

Thoughts??