Fuerte.
Green Skin, Mild Flesh.

Fuerte stays green when ripe and carries a smoother skin and milder flavour than Hass. It suits markets and buyers that specifically prefer green-skin fruit.

Fruit characteristics

How Fuerte
Differs From Hass.

Appearance: Elongated pear shape with a slender neck
Skin: Thinner, smooth green skin that stays green when ripe
Flesh: Pale green-yellow, smooth and buttery
Seed: Medium to large relative to fruit size
Oil and dry matter: Generally lower oil and dry matter than Hass
Taste: Mild, delicate and slightly sweet

Growing and export

Handled With
Extra Care.

Growing conditions: Kenyan highland orchards, often at slightly cooler sites
Altitude: Commonly 1,400–2,000 m in Kenya
Climate: Frost-free subtropical highland conditions
Harvest window: Kenyan season typically earlier than Hass, often around February to July depending on region
Storage behaviour: More sensitive handling required; thinner skin marks more easily
Shipping: Suited to shorter transit routes and air freight for premium lots
Commercial applications: Fresh retail and foodservice in markets that prefer green-skin fruit