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Report Abuse. It really depends on the ripeness of the avocado as it comes from the store. Some stores put a sign on avocados that are ripe and ready to use. Gently press the bottom of the fruit and if it yields, its ripe. Rock-hard avocados can take anywhere from 2-3 days to ripen.Putting them in a bowl with other fruit, or in a paper bag, will hasten the process.mtngigi Â· 6 years ago.ome stores put a sign on avocados that are ripe and ready to use. Gently press the bottom of the fruit and if it yields, its ripe. Rock-hard avocados can take anywhere from 2-3 days to ripen. Putting them in a bowl with other fruit, or in a paper bag, will hasten the process. mtngigi Â· 6 years ago.
A ripe avocado is relatively firm, but will yield to gentle pressure when squeezed gently. 1  Place the avocado in the palm of your hand. 2  Gently squeeze the avocado without applying pressure from your fingertips, as this can cause bruising.  If the avocado yields to firm, gentle pressure, it is ripe and ready to eat.