The Hass avocado is dark-colored with a rough and bumpy skin. Most other varieties are more green and have smoother skin. Signs of ripeness differ by variety. Hass varieties will turn black when ripe while other varieties remain green.
All varieties yield to gentle pressure when ripe.
Avoid avocados with very dark skin combined with dented areas. This indicates bruised or old avocados. Inc. All rights reserved. Inc. All rights reserved. Inc. All rights reserved.