Avocado 'Hass' (Persea Americana) - Grafted - LIVE PLANT

Plant Insights and Care

The Hass Avocado (Persea americana) is the most widely grown and commercially popular avocado variety, known for its creamy texture and rich flavor. This medium-sized, evergreen tree can reach heights of 5–10 meters, forming a broad, dense canopy with dark green, leathery leaves. It thrives in warm climates with well-draining soil and requires full sun for optimal growth and fruit production.

Proper watering is crucial, especially during flowering and fruit development. While the Hass avocado is somewhat drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from deep watering to maintain consistent soil moisture. Mulching helps retain moisture and protect roots from excessive heat. Avocados prefer a soil pH of 6.0–7.0 and do not tolerate waterlogging, so well-drained sandy or loamy soils are ideal.

Hass avocados are classified as a Type A flowering variety, meaning they open as female in the morning and as male in the afternoon. For increased yields, planting with a Type B avocado variety (such as Fuerte or Russell) can improve cross-pollination. Pruning is recommended to manage tree size, improve air circulation, and enhance fruiting.

Key Points:

• Origin: Developed in California, now the most widely grown avocado variety.
• Climate: Thrives in warm, subtropical to tropical climates.
• Sun Exposure: Requires full sun for healthy growth and maximum fruiting.
• Watering: Needs deep and consistent watering, especially when fruiting.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining, sandy or loamy soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0.
• Special Care: Mulching helps retain moisture and regulate root temperature.

Fruit Profile

The Hass Avocado is renowned for its thick, pebbly skin, which starts out green and darkens to deep purple-black when ripe. The flesh is smooth, buttery, and rich, with a nutty flavor that makes it a favorite for guacamole, spreads, and salads. The fruits are medium-sized, averaging 200–300 grams, and contain a single large seed.

Dive into the facts:

• Taste: Buttery, nutty, and creamy, with high oil content.
• Appearance: Oval fruit with thick, bumpy skin that turns black when ripe.
• Fun Fact: The original Hass avocado tree, planted in California in the 1920s, survived for nearly 80 years, and all Hass avocados today descend from it.