It's the time of year that sparks heated debate and passionate comparisons between Shepard and Hass avocado varieties when the latter is unavailable on supermarket shelves.
The much-loved Hass variety is in season from May to January, and outside of these months Shepards hit the shelves from mid-February to mid-April.
But many consumers say the Shepard falls short and preparing an iconic smashed avo breakfast using the variety is nearly impossible.
