Hass Avocado (large) 1 Each

The **Hass avocado** is the most popular and commercially significant variety of avocado worldwide. Here is a breakdown of its key features: | Feature | Description | | :--- | :--- | | **Origin** | All Hass trees are descended from a single "mother tree" grown from a seed planted in 1926 by **Rudolph Hass**, a mail carrier in La Habra Heights, California. | | **Appearance (Unripe)** | Dark green skin with a distinctly bumpy, pebbly texture. | | **Appearance (Ripe)** | The skin darkens to a **purplish-black** color. This color change is a major indicator of ripeness, unlike many other varieties that remain green. | | **Flesh** | Pale green near the skin, becoming a deeper yellow-green toward the pit. It has a rich, high-oil content. | | **Flavor & Texture** | Known for its **creamy, buttery texture** and **rich, nutty flavor**, which makes it a favorite for guacamole and slicing. | | **Ripeness Test** | The fruit should **yield to gentle pressure** when held in the palm of your hand, but should not feel mushy or leave indentations. | | **Commercial Popularity**| It accounts for the vast majority of cultivated avocados globally due to its superior flavor, good shelf life, and the tree's high yield. | | **Ripening** | Like all avocados, it **does not ripen on the tree**; it only softens after being harvested. |