How to Ripen Avocados Fast

Ripe Avocado

Got hard avocados? Need them for that special dish tomorrow? The majority of the time you buy avocados from the store they are anything but ripe. Here are a few tips on how to get your avocados to ripen quicker.

Things You'll Need

• Paper bag

Instructions

1. Place your avocados in complete darkness. Avocados tend to ripen faster at night (darkness).This can be done by placing them in a brown paper bag or wrapping them in a towel.

2. Store your avocados at room temperature. Avocados ripen best in warm climates. Putting your avocados in the refrigerator will only slow the ripening process.

3. Add another piece of fruit to your bag or towel. Additional fruit ripening will emit chemicals that will encourage your avocados to ripen faster.

4. Check on your avocados regularly. Leaving them in complete darkness can turn your avocados to mush within a week. Your avocados should be soft to the touch but not mushy.