No single test is perfect. Avocados can vary by variety and ripen differently, so use the stem check together with a gentle firmness test.
Next time you’re shopping for avocados, try this quick check before putting one in your basket. It could save you from cutting into an avocado that isn’t ready—or has already gone too far.
Save this tip for your next grocery trip and share it with someone who always struggles to pick the perfect avocado!
