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What makes California Hass avocados so buttery and luscious? Ideal growing conditions. Southern California Hass avocado groves are blessed with good soil, proper drainage, abundant sunshine and cool ocean breezes - everything an avocado needs to grow up creamy rich and velvety. And, since these conditions prevail year-round, there's always an abundant supply of California Hass avocados.
The great thing about a California Hass avocado is that its pebbly skin turns from green to nearly black when it's ripe. Look for fruit that is average to large, oval-shaped and heavy. Then slice into one of nature's perfect foods and enjoy the silky smooth texture and rich nutty flavor in all your favorite recipes.
Although there are close to 500 varieties of avocados, seven varieties are grown commercially in California, and the Hass variety accounts for approximately 80% of the total crop.
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A mid-winter green variety
A green-skinned variety of good quality, the Bacon is a medium-sized fruit available late fall into spring.
Description:
- Oval-shaped fruit
- Medium to large seed
- Easy peeling
- Light taste
Size:
- Medium, ranging from 6 to 12 ounces
Appearance:
- Smooth thin green skin
- Yellow-green flesh
Ripe Characteristics:
- Skin remains green, darkens slightly
- Fruit yields to gentle pressure when ripe
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An established favorite
Harvested late fall through spring, the Fuerte is the original high quality California avocado.
Description:
- Pear-shaped
- Medium seed
- Peels easily
- Great taste
Size:
- Medium to large fruit, ranging from 5 to 14 ounces
Appearance:
- Smooth thin green skin
- Creamy, pale green flesh
Ripe Characteristics:
- Skin remains green
- Fruit yields to gentle pressure when ripe
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The Hass-like green variety
Gwen is similar in appearance, taste and texture to Hass, but slightly larger.
Description:
- Plump oval fruit
- Small to medium seed
- Easy peeling
- Great taste
Size:
- Medium to large, ranging from 6 to 15 ounces
Appearance:
- Pebbly, thick but pliable green skin
- Creamy, gold-green flesh
Ripe Characteristics:
- Green skin turns dull
- Fruit yields to gentle pressure when ripe
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The year-round avocado
Distinctive for its skin that turns from green to purplish-black when ripe, the Hass is the leading variety of California avocado and has an excellent shelf life.
Description:
- Oval-shaped fruit
- Small to medium seed
- Easy peeling
- Great taste
Size:
- Full range from average to large, 5 to 12 ounces
Appearance:
- Pebbly, thick but pliable skin
- Pale green flesh with creamy texture
Ripe Characteristics:
- Skin darkens as it ripens
- Fruit yields to gentle pressure when ripe
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A premium winter variety
Pinkerton avocados have small seeds, yield more fruit per tree and are available in a full range of sizes early winter through spring.
Description:
- Long, pear-shaped fruit
- Small seed
- Excellent peeling characteristics
- Great taste
Size:
- Large fruit, ranging from 8 to 18 ounces
Appearance:
- Medium thick green skin with slight pebbling
- Creamy, pale green flesh
Ripe Characteristics:
- Green skin deepens in color as it ripens
- Fruit yields to gentle pressure when ripe
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The summertime variety
A large, round fruit available in the summer months and early fall.
Description:
- Round fruit
- Medium seed
- Easy peeling
- Good taste
Size:
- Medium to large, ranging from 8 to 18 ounces
Appearance:
- Thick green skin with slight pebbling
- Buttery flesh
Ripe Characteristics:
- Skin remains green
- Fruit yields to gentle pressure when ripe
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A season opener
Easily recognized by its shiny, yellow-green skin, the Zutano is one of the first varieties harvested when the season begins in September and is available through early winter.
Description:
- Pear-shaped fruit
- Moderately easy to peel
- Light taste
Size:
- Average to large fruit, ranging from 6 to 14 ounces
Appearance:
- Shiny, thin yellow-green skin
- Pale green flesh with light texture
Ripe Characteristics:
- Skin retains color when ripe
- Fruit yields to gentle pressure when ripe
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