Avocado

also known as: Alligator pear

Season: Typically July thru October

Florida Avocados have less oil than the Hass avocado grown in California or Mexico. They are excellent sliced fresh in salads. For guacamole the Tonnage variety is recommended.

Purchase Options

Shipping: Small boxes are available in our online store for shipping in the continental US (except CA and AZ).

Farm Stand: Sold by the piece at the Farm Stand during mango season, or may be picked up by appointment after mango season

Storage and Ripening

Avocados will be soft to the touch when ripe. They should be stored at room temperature until they are ripe and ready to eat. Once ripe, they can be stored in the refrigerator for about one week.

Like all produce, avocados are PERISHABLE, do not expose to high temperatures and direct sun.

Cultivars

Dupuis- July
Bernecker- August
Tonnage – September
Black Prince – October/November
Marcus Pumpkin – October/November (by request only)
Choquette – October/November

Nutrition

Avocado is a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin E and Copper, and a very good source of Vitamin C. Low in Cholesterol and Sodium. One cup of Florida avocado (230g) has 276 calories and 23g fat.