Frequently Asked Questions
When are Hass avocados in season at Traceland?
Traceland's Hass Avocados are in season almost every year starting from the week of the 4th of July through Thanksgiving's week in November. Fruit harvest calendar
How do I order Hass avocados from Traceland?
Using the following link: Order Avocados. If you wish to be added to our mailing list, please fill the linked contact form.
When can I tell when the Hass avocados are ripe?
The best way to tell if an avocado is ripe is to gently squeeze the fruit in the palm of your hand. Ripe, ready-to-eat fruit will be firm but will yield to gentle pressure. Fruit Ripening Guide
How do I store Hass avocados?
Don't leave the avocados in the box. Store fruit at room temperature on the counter until they are ripe. It takes about 7 to 10 days for them to turn black and eventually soften. Eat avocados fresh or refrigerate for up to 10 days preferably in the Crisper Drawer. Do not refrigerate green fruit.
Pro tip: After they are slightly soft, Hass avocados can be refrigerated for up to 10 days with little sacrifice in taste, but they are best enjoyed when ripened and eaten at room temperature, bringing out their unique, oily rich flavor and smooth texture.
Pro tip: After they are slightly soft, Hass avocados can be refrigerated for up to 10 days with little sacrifice in taste, but they are best enjoyed when ripened and eaten at room temperature, bringing out their unique, oily rich flavor and smooth texture.
What are late harvest Hass avocados ?
Avocados are climacteric fruit, meaning they mature on the tree but ripen off the tree. Avocados must be mature to ripen properly.
Traceland avocados stay on the tree for 14 to 20 months, slowly acquiring a high fat and oil content that allows a formidable creamy texture when they ripen. Learn more about late harvest Hass avocados.
Traceland avocados stay on the tree for 14 to 20 months, slowly acquiring a high fat and oil content that allows a formidable creamy texture when they ripen. Learn more about late harvest Hass avocados.
How can I speed up the ripening process of avocados?
You can speed up the avocado-ripening process with another piece of fruit. Put avocados in a paper bag with a banana or an apple and fold to seal. These fruits produce ethylene gas, a plant hormone that aids ripening. Avocados are ethylene sensitive.
What do I do with a partial avocado that's left?
If you only want to eat part of your avocado, always leave the pit/seed in the part that you are saving for later. This helps it oxidize less while it’s in your refrigerator.
Why are avocados considered nutrient-dense food?
Avocados have been commended as an example of a nutrient-dense food. Avocados (and especially Hass avocados) are an excellent source of monounsaturated fat (which helps boost good cholesterol) and vitamin E, and are also a good source of folate. Folate is a B vitamin that is important for proper brain function. The fruit also supply a good amount of fiber. Foods with more fiber tend to keep you satiated for longer than low-fiber foods do. Finally, avocados also contain a number of useful minerals.
Where does Hass avocado come from?
The Hass avocado is a Californian native that was cultivated by amateur horticulturist Rudolph Hass. All Hass avocados can be traced back to a tree he grew in 1926. The tree was patented in 1935.
