A new crop of California Hass avocados is starting. As we eagerly await the California season to get going, we must be patient. Buyers should be aware of the avocado growing cycles and know that they can be disappointed with an early crop. Each year the timing is different, and the weather can have a major impact on how it ripens and availability. 

Mexican avocados are at the tail end of the season. They have been on the tree for a longer time and are more mature, meaning they ripen quicker, have a higher oil content and should be eaten firm. A new crop of California Hass avocados is now being harvested. Buyers should be aware of the avocado growing cycles and know that they can be disappointed with an early crop.

Just south of Santa Barbara you’ll find the beautiful slopes of Carpinteria, where Tracy, Dave, and their son, Sean, have spent the past two decades in a world of avocados.