Re: how do i know when my avacados are ripe?

A. Pismo Clam wrote:
> Hi Ray,
>
> Avocado's do not ripen on the tree, they ripen after they are picked.
>  ...

ok

> I'd say it's a little early yet for picking. Mine usually are ready
> between November and January,...Try this test...
>
> Put your hand around an avo on your tree. Using your thumb and middle
> finger,... leave them on the tree until your fingers have at least a
> 1" to 2" gap between them. If your can't wait, pick the largest and
> leave them out for a couple of days in a warm place. Check them  ...

will do (it's dark now :)

> Remember, usually around early to late December/January, we get the
> dreaded Santa Ana winds! They will blow your avo's right off the trees
> and onto the ground. The varmints will have a field day!...

these are just one tree of each kind in my back yard, so i have some 
protction from other houses and tree.

thanks for the tips!

> Ray Tayek wrote:
>
> > hi,i live near los angeles. i have a hass and a fuerte, both bearing
> > heavily this year.
> >
> > when are they ripe? how soon can they be picked and ripen? how long can
> > they be kept on the tree? ...