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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.
Tips to know: 1  Choose avocados that are slightly soft to the touch, heavy for their size, and do not have dark, dimpled spots. They must also be free from bruises. 2  If you purchase an unripe avocado, store it in a brown paper bag at room temperature. It will ripen in two to three days. A Hass avocado will turn black when ripe, but a lot of the Florida and non-Hass varieties will remain green. Avocado can be used in place of butter in many recipes.