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How to Tell If Your Avocado Is Perfectly Ripe: The Foolproof Stem Trick

Discover a reliable, expert-recommended trick to check avocado ripeness at a glance.

Ripeness Check
Gently remove the stem nub from the top. A vibrant green color underneath means it's ripe and ready. Brown flesh? Skip it and select another.

Ripen Avocados Faster Need it sooner? Place your unripe avocado in a fruit bowl with bananas or other fruits. Bananas, in particular, speed up ripening naturally.