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Farm labor crews for avocado growers

Crews for avocado groves in Southern California and on the Central Coast: careful hand harvest, post-harvest pruning, and planting, on flat ground and hillsides.

Avocado work we handle

  • Harvest February to SeptemberClipping fruit by hand from ladders and with picking poles, following your packer's size instructions.
  • Pruning July to October, after harvestHeight control, opening the canopy, and cleanup to keep trees productive and easier to pick.
  • Planting and replants March to JunePlanting, staking, and tree protection for new groves and replants.

The avocado season at a glance

When each avocado job usually happens, by month
Work Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Harvest No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
Pruning No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Planting and replants No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No

Typical California timing. Exact dates vary by region, variety, and weather.

What avocado growers should know

  • Hillside grovesMany avocado groves in San Diego and Ventura counties are on steep slopes. Foremen check footing and ladder placement before crews start.
  • Handle with careAvocados are clipped, not pulled, to protect the fruit. Crews are trained to handle fruit gently so it reaches the packer in good shape.
  • Tall treesPicking poles and ladders are part of the job in mature groves. We keep equipment in good shape and train crews to use it safely.

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Questions from avocado growers

Do you pick avocados in steep hillside groves?

Yes. Our crews work hillside groves in San Diego, Ventura, and the Central Coast, with foremen who check footing, ladder placement, and bin access before work starts.

When is avocado harvest season?

California Hass harvest runs roughly from late winter through summer, with timing set by size picks and the market. We plan crews around your packer's schedule.

Where do you supply avocado crews?

Anywhere in California. Most avocado work is in the Southern California and Central Coast, in counties such as San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Orange County, and San Diego County. We're based in Bakersfield; call (661) 677-5733 to check crew availability for your dates.

Counties where we work with avocado growers

Other crops we work

Need a avocado crew?

Tell us the block, the work, and your dates. We'll call you back to plan it.

Request a crew Call (661) 677-5733