Unripe Avocados
Counter at room temperature
2-7 days until ripe
- •Keep at room temperature (65-75°F)
- •Away from direct sunlight
- •Check daily for ripeness
- •Never refrigerate unripe avocados
Storage & Ripening Guide
Master the art of storing avocados. Learn how to keep them fresh longer and ripen them faster when you need them.
How to Store Avocados
Ripe Avocados
Refrigerator
2-3 days
- •Refrigerate only when perfectly ripe
- •Store in crisper drawer
- •Can extend life by a few days
- •Bring to room temp before eating for best flavor
Cut Avocados
Refrigerator, wrapped
1-2 days
- •Keep the pit in the unused half
- •Brush with lemon/lime juice
- •Wrap tightly with plastic wrap
- •Store cut-side down in airtight container
Speed Up Ripening
Paper Bag Method
2-4 daysPlace avocado in a paper bag and fold closed. The bag traps ethylene gas which speeds ripening.
With Bananas/Apples
1-3 daysAdd a banana or apple to the paper bag. These fruits produce extra ethylene gas.
Flour Method
2-3 daysBury the avocado in a bowl of flour. The flour traps ethylene gas close to the fruit.
Newspaper Wrap
2-4 daysWrap individual avocados in newspaper and keep in a warm spot.
How to Freeze Avocados
- 1Cut avocados in half and remove pit
- 2Scoop out the flesh
- 3Mash with 1 tbsp lemon juice per avocado
- 4Place in freezer bags, removing air
- 5Label with date and freeze
- 6Use within 4-6 months for best quality
Pro Tip: Frozen avocado is best for smoothies, guacamole, and baking. The texture changes slightly after freezing, so it's not ideal for slicing.