Reed Avocados - how to tell when they are ripe

daisy86, Jan 23, 3:35am
When are they ready to eat?Currently they are rock hard.

Does the stem part have a bit of give like the Hass does?

Thanks everyone.

spotswood, Jan 23, 3:55am
they stay green but soften like a hass avocado,they're very nice to eat too

jessie981, Jan 23, 4:01am
Made the mistake of waiting till I thought they were ripe. Result tasted like avocados do when going off.

pickles7, Jan 23, 4:50am
do not poke them, hold them in your palm, give them a little squeeze, you will feel them give a little, when ripe.

gardie, Jan 23, 5:31am
But take care - the last two I brought had a very very thick skin and so didn't ever feel soft - until they got black spots - even then, apart from the spots, I wouldn't have guess they were ripe.And Yes - the stalk should give, just like a hass.

daisy86, Feb 23, 4:49pm
Thank you everyone for your useful tips.