Hass Avocado
Persea americana 'Hass'
The world's most popular avocado variety, prized for its rich, creamy texture and nutty flavor. This California-bred cultivar produces consistent crops of medium-sized fruits with distinctive pebbly skin that turns from green to purplish-black when ripe. Perfect for guacamole, toast, and countless culinary applications.
Harvest
240-365d
Days to harvest
Sun
Full sun
Zones
10–12
USDA hardiness
Difficulty
Moderate to difficult
Planting Timeline
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Hass Avocado · Zones 10–12
Growing Details
Zone-by-Zone Planting Calendar
| Zone | Indoor Start | Transplant | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 10 | — | — | February – April | December – December |
Complete Growing Guide
Height: Height: 30.00 to 60.00 feet. Spread: Spread: 20.00 to 30.00 feet. Sun: Sun: Full sun. Water: Water: Medium. Zones: Zone: 10 to 12. Bloom time: Bloom Time: Seasonal bloomer. Maintenance: Maintenance: Low.
Harvesting
Bloom time: Bloom Time: Seasonal bloomer
History & Origin
Family: Family: Lauraceae
Advantages
- +Low maintenance
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Citrus trees
Share similar water and soil requirements, attract beneficial pollinators
Comfrey
Deep roots bring up nutrients, leaves make excellent mulch and compost
Nasturtiums
Trap crop for aphids and whiteflies, living mulch that suppresses weeds
Marigolds
Repel nematodes and other soil pests, attract beneficial insects
Lavender
Repels ants and other pests while attracting pollinators
Rosemary
Natural pest deterrent, drought-tolerant groundcover
Sweet alyssum
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and parasitic wasps
Chives
Repel aphids and improve soil health with shallow root system
Keep Apart
Black walnut
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits avocado growth and can cause root damage
Eucalyptus
Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth of nearby plants including avocados
Fennel
Strong allelopathic effects that can stunt avocado tree development
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving. % Daily Value based on 2,000 calorie diet. Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC #171706)
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Moderate resistance to most diseases
Common Pests
Avocado thrips, scale insects, spider mites
Diseases
Root rot, anthracnose, avocado scab