Hass
The Hass is distinguished by its rich, buttery flavor, a pebbly exterior and a thick, leathery skin that turns black when ripe. The fruit’s relatively small seed means it delivers a large percentage of flesh that makes it easier to peel and scoop.
REGIONS: California, Mexico, Chile, Peru
AVAILABILITY: All Year
Lamb Hass
A product of the University of California’s avocado breeding program during the mid-‘90s, Lamb Hass is popular due to its large size and high yield. Similar to Hass, Lamb Hass is an excellent tasting avocado that features a thick, pebbly skin that turns black when ripe.
REGIONS: California
AVAILABILITY: United States, June through October
Gem
Gem avocados are very similar to Hass. They have a creamy, nutty flesh, medium sized seed and their gold speckled skin turns black when ripe.
REGIONS: California
AVAILABILITY: United States, April - June
Reed
A large, round fruit known for its flavor, it is available in the summer months and early fall. Reeds are round in shape, medium seed and easy peeling skin that remains green when ripe.
REGIONS: California
AVAILABILITY: United States, June through August
