Hass
Avocado · 牛油果
Hass in October (this month)
Look for Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Chile
These origins are in fresh-crop season.
The world's main avocado. Its pebbly skin turns almost black when ripe.
- Look for
- Pebbly skin, green turning purple-black when ripe.
- Best for
- Toast, guacamole
Australia (Hass)New ZealandMexicoPeruChileKenyaUSA
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
Fresh crop now (4)
AU·H
Australia (Hass)Queensland, Western Australia
Fresh cropHass grown in Australia
New crop, harvest 5 months in
NZ
New ZealandBay of Plenty, Northland
Fresh cropHass grown in New Zealand
New crop, harvest 1 month in
MX
MexicoMichoacán, Jalisco
Fresh cropHass grown in Mexico
Harvest just started
CL
ChileValparaíso
Fresh cropHass grown in Chile
Harvest just started
Skip this month (3)
PE
PeruLa Libertad, Ica
Off seasonHass grown in Peru
Not shipping now
KE
KenyaCentral Highlands
Off seasonHass grown in Kenya
Not shipping now
US
USACalifornia
Off seasonHass grown in USA
Not shipping now
Other avocado varieties
Common questions
- When is Hass avocado in season in Singapore?
- Australia (Hass): May–Jan; New Zealand: Sep–Jan; Mexico: Oct–Apr; Peru: Apr–Aug; Chile: Oct–Jan; Kenya: Apr–Aug; USA: Apr–Aug. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's Hass is best in October?
- Look for Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Chile.
- How do I pick a ripe avocado?
- Feel: Press near the stem: a slight give means ready today. Stem nub: Flick it off. Green underneath is good, brown means overripe. Colour: Hass turns dark purple-black when ripe. Shepard stays green. Avoid: Dents and very soft spots.
- How should I store avocado?
- Counter, then fridge. Lasts Ripen 2–5 days, then 2–3 days. Ripen next to an apple or banana to speed it up. For a cut half, leave the pit in and wrap it tightly.