Shepard
Avocado · 牛油果
Shepard in October (this month)
No fresh crop this month
Not usually on shelves this month.
Australia's autumn avocado. Stays green when ripe and browns slowly once cut.
- Look for
- Smooth, glossy green skin, even when ripe.
- Best for
- Salads, slices
Australia (Shepard)
Fresh cropStored / lateNot shipping
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Australia (Shepard)North Queensland
Off seasonShepard grown in Australia
Not shipping now
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Common questions
- When is Shepard avocado in season in Singapore?
- Australia (Shepard): Feb–Apr. Fresh-crop months by origin.
- Which country's Shepard is best in October?
- Shepard is not usually on shelves in October.
- 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.