Hass avocado facts for kids

The Hass avocado is a very popular type of avocado. It has a dark green, bumpy skin. This special avocado was named after Rudolph Hass. He was a mail carrier and plant lover who first grew and sold it.

A ripe Hass avocado.

What is a Hass Avocado?

The Hass avocado is a specific kind of avocado. It is known for its creamy texture and rich, nutty flavor. This fruit usually weighs between 200 and 300 grams. That's about the size of a large apple!

Avocados are fruits that grow on trees. Their scientific name is Persea americana. Even though they are fruits, people often use them in savory dishes. They are great in salads, sandwiches, and especially in guacamole.

The Story of Rudolph Hass

The Hass avocado was first grown by a man named Rudolph Hass. He lived in Southern California and worked as a mail carrier. But he also loved plants! He was an amateur horticulturist, which means he enjoyed studying and growing plants.

In the late 1920s, Rudolph Hass bought some avocado seeds. He planted them on his farm. One of these trees grew a unique type of avocado. It had a bumpy skin and a delicious taste. He patented this new avocado in 1935. He named it after himself: the Hass avocado.

Why Hass Avocados Are Special

Hass avocados are now the most popular type of avocado in the world. They are loved for many reasons:

• Great Taste: They have a rich, creamy texture and a nutty flavor.
• Easy to Peel: Their bumpy skin makes them easier to peel when ripe.
• Longer Shelf Life: They tend to last longer after being picked compared to some other avocado types.
• Color Change: When a Hass avocado is ripe and ready to eat, its skin turns from green to a dark purplish-black. This makes it easy to know when it's perfect!

These qualities have made the Hass avocado a favorite for growers and eaters everywhere.

Images for kids

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  A young Hass avocado sprout

See also

In Spanish: Hass (variedad de Persea americana) para niños