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​Sharwil

Sharwil is an excellent tasting green skin winter variety originally from Australia. It is the main commercial variety grown in Hawaii and is perfectly suited to our tropical climate. The Sharwil has a rich, smooth, creamy texture, and nutty flavor. It has a very high average oil content of 28%, and a small seed. It is easy to peel and resists browning when cut. The size varies from around 7 oz to 18 oz. The Sharwil avocado is the only variety permitted to be exported to the U.S. mainland. Discover the features and history of the Sharwil avocado. Read more about identifying the Sharwil variety.

Mainland exports are permitted from 1 November to 31 March to 43 northern states. To learn more about the Sharwil export requirements, contact your local USDA/APHIS/PPQ office, or contact the HAA.​

​Kahalu'u

The Kahalu'u is a large green skin Hawaiian variety that matures in the fall. It has a high oil content which gives it a delicious flavor and soft creamy texture. It has a thin skin and the size ranges from approximately 10 oz to 28 oz. It is usually availably in Hawaii from late October to December.

​Malama

Malama is a purple skin early fall variety. It is a medium size fruit with excellent taste and a small seed. It is usually available in Hawaii from September to November. Read more about the Malama variety.

​Yamagata

Yamagata is a late spring, early summer variety that is generally available from May to June. It has a light green rough skin and excellent flavor.

Greengold

Named for the color of the skin, this variety was developed by the University of Hawaii. It has a high oil content and excellent taste and is considered by some to be even better than the Sharwil. It is usually available from February to May. Read more about the Greengold variety.

Hass

The most common of all avocado, the Hass turns black when ripe. It is a small fruit with good flavor but a larger seed and less oil content than other Hawaiian varieties.

Beshore

The Beshore is a seedling of the Sharwil and has a similar excellent taste and high oil content. It is generally larger and more elongated than the Sharwil. ​The skin is dark green and thick and it is usually available in the late Spring.