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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.
1 To expedite: Place several avocados in a paper bag and store at room temperature. 2  The fruit emits ethylene gas as it ripens, and the bag captures the gas so it surrounds the fruit effectively. 3  This might take 3-6 days. 4  To expedite faster: Place one or more avocados in a paper bag with an apple and/or a banana. To expedite faster: Place one or more avocados in a paper bag with an apple and/or a banana. 2  The other fruit produces more ethylene gas and hastens the ripening. 3  This might take 1-3 days. 4  Donât do this: eHow recommends rushed ripening in the microwave like this or this. 5  I donât recommend this due to flavor degrading.