In Australia, avocados are available year-round, with creamy Hass peaking from August to November and smooth-skinned Shepard peaking from February to April.
Choose an avocado that feels heavy for its size and yields slightly when gently pressed. Hass turns dark when ripe, while Shepard stays green. A bright green colour under the stem cap is a good sign of ripeness.
Botanically, avocados are large single-seeded berries, not vegetables! Native to Central and South America, they are celebrated worldwide as a nutrient-dense superfood packed with healthy monounsaturated fats, fibre, and potassium.