About Our Avocados

  • Yes, we only sell THE BEST! All of our California avocados come from the best California avocado orchards. Our focus is on delivering the best 100% California-grown avocados, ensuring that every fruit we ship represents the best of what California has to offer.

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  • Our California avocados are sourced from the finest orchards in California, handpicked to ensure superior quality, flavor, and texture. We only sell what’s in season to provide you with the freshest avocados available.

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  • Our avocados are selected at peak ripeness and shipped firm, giving you full control over when they ripen. We work exclusively with farms that prioritize sustainable, eco-friendly practices to guarantee top-tier quality in every order.

  • We partner with a collective of California’s best avocado farmers, some of whom are certified organic, while others focus on advanced sustainable farming techniques. For those that aren’t certified organic, they implement high-efficiency practices that prioritize resource conservation, fruit quality, and environmental responsibility.

  • Organic certification follows strict guidelines, but it doesn’t always align with the most sustainable or efficient methods for growing avocados. Our farmers use precision irrigation, targeted nutrient management, and responsible pest control to produce premium-quality fruit with minimal environmental impact. These methods allow them to grow exceptional avocados while conserving land, water, and resources.

  • Not necessarily. The quality of an avocado depends on how it’s grown, harvested, and handled—not just whether it’s organic. Soil health, irrigation methods, and post-harvest care play a bigger role in ensuring freshness, taste, and texture than certification alone.

  • Not always. It can sometimes require more land, water, and fuel-intensive applications of organic-approved treatments. Our non organic farmers focus on efficiency and sustainability—producing more fruit per acre while using fewer resources. By using advanced farming techniques like precision irrigation and soil health management, we’re able to grow high-quality avocados while minimizing environmental impact.

  • We sell only in-season California avocados, including varieties like Hass, Fuerte, Bacon, Zutano, and Gwen, depending on the time of year. We prioritize peak-season avocados to ensure the best quality.

  • Our season runs from February to the end of November. We do not ship avocados in December and January to ensure that only the highest quality, in-season avocados reach your home. Avocado deliveries will resume in February.

  • We offer only in-season avocados, ensuring the best flavor and freshness. Here’s a breakdown of when each variety is typically available:

    • Hass: Available from March to November, known for its creamy texture and rich flavor.

    • Fuerte: Available from February to March, offering a smooth and buttery taste.

    • Bacon: Available from February to March, with a milder flavor.

    • Zutano: Available from February to March, crisp and lighter in taste.

    • Gwen: Available from June to November, similar to Hass but with a smoother skin.

  • Our non organic farmers prioritize soil health through strategic pruning, high-density planting, and precise nutrient management. These practices create balanced soil conditions while minimizing waste. Organic farming often relies on bulkier fertilizers like composted manure, which require additional machinery and fuel to apply. Our approach ensures nutrients are delivered exactly where they are needed with less environmental impact.

  • We take pride in offering premium, California-grown avocados that are farmed using advanced, sustainable methods. Our farmers focus on efficiency, quality, and environmental responsibility, allowing us to provide exceptional fruit with a lower resource footprint. Every avocado we ship is hand-selected for peak freshness, ensuring you receive the best-tasting avocados possible.

    If you have any further questions about our farming practices, feel free to reach out!

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 Storage & Ripening

  • To ensure your avocados remain fresh and delicious, follow these guidelines:

    1. Ripening Process:

      • At Room Temperature: Place unripe avocados on your countertop, away from direct sunlight, allowing them to ripen naturally. Check daily for ripeness.

    2. Refrigeration:

      • Once Close to Ripeness: After avocados are close to ripeness, store them in the refrigerator to slow further ripening, extending freshness.

    3. Before Consumption:

      • Warming Up: Remove avocados from the refrigerator a day or so before consumption to allow them to reach optimal texture and flavor.​

  • To ripen your avocados faster, place them in a paper bag with a banana or apple. These fruits release ethylene gas, which naturally speeds up the ripening process.

  • If your avocados are ripening too quickly, place them in the refrigerator to slow the process. This can keep them fresh for several days longer.

  • For firm avocados, give them a few days to ripen at room temperature.

 Avocado Sizes & Weights

  • No, not all avocados will be the same size. Just like in nature, variation is normal—every avocado is unique in shape and size.

  • Not at all. Regardless of size, we always select the highest quality avocados, ensuring exceptional taste, texture, and freshness.

  • Avocados grow naturally, and their size can be influenced by factors like seasonality, climate, and tree maturity. We focus on delivering premium, hand-selected fruit rather than prioritizing uniformity.

  • Not necessarily. Flavor and texture are determined by ripeness and growing conditions, not size. Every avocado we ship meets our strict quality standards, regardless of its size.

  • Yes! The total weight of your avocado box will always be at least what is listed when purchased. Sometimes, your box may weigh more, but never less. Since avocados vary in size, the number of avocados in each box may differ, but the total weight will always be met or exceeded.

 Ordering & Shipping

  • Processing time takes roughly 3-5 business days. This ensures that your avocados arrive fresh and ready to ripen.

  • We ship our avocados firm to prevent bruising and ensure they ripen perfectly at home. All orders are packed in eco-friendly packaging designed to preserve freshness during transit.

  • Yes, we deliver our premium avocados nationwide across the U.S., ensuring everyone can enjoy fresh, California-grown avocados no matter where they are.

  • Shipping typically takes 3-5 business days, depending on your location. Processing time takes roughly 2-3 business days. So if you place an order on Monday, your order will ship out by Thursday to ensure your avocados arrive fresh and in peak condition. You will receive a tracking number once your order is shipped, so you can monitor its delivery.

    For international shipping, it can take anywhere from 7-10 business days. But we can assure you your California avocados will still arrive in peak condition for you to enjoy!

  • Yes! We currently ship our California-grown avocados to customers in the UK, EU, China, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, and Australia. We are currently working on being able to ship to other countries so wherever you are, you can enjoy the finest avocados from California, delivered fresh to your doorstep.

 Satisfaction Guaranteed

  • At Petite California, all our avocados are carefully inspected multiple times throughout the process to ensure you receive the highest quality fruit. In the rare case that we miss something and you’re not completely satisfied with your order, we’ll replace your order without hesitation. Your happiness is our top priority.

  • While we strive to resolve concerns with a replacement, if you’re still unsatisfied, we will issue a refund. Our goal is to ensure you’re completely happy with your purchase.

  • You can reach us via email at hello@petitecalifornia.com or through our contact page here. Our team is always ready to assist and ensure your satisfaction.