California Crema is a GEM variety avocado. This new variety has a nutty taste and creamy texture similar to a Hass variety. GEMs are recognizable by their distinct, gold-flecked skin.

California Crema avocados are available April through June.

Store unripe, green avocados at room temperature after purchase.

Stored in proper conditions, California Crema avocados darken in color and reach peak ripeness in 2-5 days. Adding a banana to the sealed paper bag can speed up ripening to 1-3 days.

A ripe avocado should yield with gentle pressure applied near the stem. Remember, a California Crema avocado has thicker skin, so the exterior may feel slightly firmer when ripe than a Hass avocado.