If you’ve ever sliced into a seemingly ripe avocado only to find brown, sludgy innards or a hard green mass, you know one of the most frustrating produce-related disappointments. After all, plans to make guac or avocado toast are rarely flexible. If you need it, you need it now!
But let’s face it. Despite their delicious flavor, incredible health benefits and undeniable versatility, avocados are the drama when it comes to the ripening process. They don’t ripen on the tree, unlike most other fruits. They become their best, creamiest, yummiest selves only after they’ve been harvested.
