Hass Avocado
Persea americana x ‘Hass’
The Hass avocado is the #1 commercial variety grown in the world. It is characterized by its pebbly green skin that ripens to black. The fruits are easy to peel and is high in oil content with an excellent nutty rich flavor. Hass has the longest fruiting season of any avocado we offer. This is an A-Type avocado and will produce on its own. A B-Type avocado may be planted adjacent to it in order to produce a more consistent crop. Use varieties such as Bacon, Fuerte or Zutano.
| Hass Details | |
|---|---|
| Parentage | Mostly Guatemalan |
| Flower Type | Type-A |
| Fruit Shape | Obovate |
| Skin Color When Ripe | Black |
| Skin Thickness | Medium to thick |
| Fruit Season | February-October |
| Fruit Weight | 6-14 oz. |
| Seed Size | Medium to large |
| Oil Content | 20% |
| Tree Size | Large |
| Hardiness | Average to 28°F |
| Flavor | Excellent |