Poor cousin of the Hass: Why the humble Shepard avocado is so overlooked

Every avocado season a battle arises between Australia's two most popular varieties — Hass and Shepard. The Hass always prevails … but why?

abc.net.au

Apr 12, 2023 · 8:51 PM UTC

sway_swaysophie · Apr 12, 2023 · 9:28 PM UTC

sway_swaysophie @MyGirlSoph

Apr 12

Replying to @ABCRural

I'm convinced it's how hard it is to tell if it's ripe or not. It's also not as creamy as the Hass

Emilie · Apr 13, 2023 · 10:27 PM UTC

Emilie @paintsandsings

Apr 13

Replying to @ABCRural

Shepard is my favourite Avocado..wish someone could find a way to deal with the hard lumps that Avocados are prone have …drought I was told but seems always present drought or no drought