How to Choose Avocados (4 Steps)

Luscious, silky avocados are a luxurious treat. A vegetable in some parts of the world and a fruit in others, avocados are also incredibly versatile.

Things You'll Need

  • Avocados

Instructions

  1. Choose avocados with unblemished skin.

  2. Pick up an avocado and make sure it feels heavy.

  3. Press on the avocado, making sure it is soft enough to yield under your finger but not soft enough to leave a mark.

  4. Make sure a Florida avocado is green with a yellow tone. A Hass avocado from California should be purplish black.