How to Pick the Perfect Avocado Every Time

Struggling to find that “just right” avocado? We’ve got you covered! Learn how to pick, store, and ripen avocados like a pro — so every slice is creamy, green perfection.

There’s nothing more satisfying than slicing into an avocado at peak ripeness — and nothing more disappointing than finding it too hard or overripe. In this post, we’ll share our tried-and-true tips from the grove on how to pick the perfect avocado at the market or from your delivery box.

Learn how to spot the subtle changes in skin color, the “gentle squeeze” test, and even how to ripen avocados at home if they’re not quite ready. Once you know these tricks, you’ll always enjoy your avocados at their creamy, delicious best.

Hi, I'm Becca!

I'm the wife and mom behind Holmes Grown USA, so while Kirk, my husband, is usually out in the grove, I'm in the kitchen cooking up the avocados, and in the garden growing supplementary food. Most of our blogs and social media content that you see is me, too. I'd love to connect, please drop your email below!

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