What type of avocados do you grow?

We grow the Hass variety which is the most common variety in Australia. They are oval shaped and creamy in texture and taste.

How and where do I buy Hunter Valley Avocados?

If you are located in Dungog, you can buy them at the Growers Markets which take place in town on Saturday mornings. Otherwise please call, email or contact us via Instagram to place an order or chat about how we can provide you or you business with our delicious avocados.

Will my avocados arrive ripe?

We aim to include avocados that may range ripe ready to ripe in 1 - 2 weeks.

When will my avocados be ready to eat?

Ideally, 1 to 2 weeks.

How do I tell if an avocado is ready to eat?

Hass avocados are ready to eat when their skin is a purple brown colour (no need to squeeze).

What are the health benefits of eating avocados?

Avocados contain a brain-loving bundle of nutrients that help put you in a good mood, boost your energy levels and fight fatigue – talk about the ultimate food to kickstart your day! Avocados offer a delicious combination of niacin, folate, potassium, vitamin B5 and C that help your brain and nervous system perform at its best. See table below for nutritional information.

How should I store my avocados?

Do not refrigerate your avocados, at least not initially. If they are placed in the fridge too early, they won't ripen completely. Once picked from the tree, avocados, much like bananas, produce ethylene, which triggers the ripening process. A cool, dark place is best for storage, with an ideal temperature of 20 degrees. If you need to ripen that avocado ASAP then place it in a brown paper bag with a banana or two. The bananas will release ethylene gas, a natural plant hormone that aids in ripening fruit. See Below Image.

Is an avocado a fruit or a vegetable?

A fruit! While definitely not sweet, it falls firmly in the fruit-not the vegetable-family. That’s because the avocado tree is part of the flowering-plant family Lauraceae.

Can you tell me some fun facts about avocados?

You bet we can!

• Half of an average-sized avocado has 4.6 grams of fiber — the most of any fruit!

• Avocados have been known by many names over the years including ahuacatl by the Aztecs, aguacate by the Spanish conquistadors and “alligator pears” by Sir Hans Sloane. The word “avocado” apparently didn’t come to light until the Department of Agriculture in the US decided that “avocado” was much more appealing than “alligator pear.”

• An avocado has more potassium than a banana. Honestly! Avocados have a whopping 975 milligrams of potassium, whereas a banana typically has 544 milligrams.

• If you’re looking for a healthy immune system, eat an avocado. The National Cancer Institute found that an avocado has 19 milligrams of glutathione per ½ fruit! Glutathione functions as an antioxidant which helps your immune system function normally.