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

Ameera wrote:

> Hi Ray,
> It's true avo's won't ripen on the tree. They are considered 'ripe'
> for picking when their dry matter content has reached a specific
> level. This has nothing to do with the softness of the flesh or
> flavour. They are called climacteric fruits and this means they ripen
> in the presence of ethylens-a gas hormone. If you want your avos to
> ripen quickly picl them off the tree and stick them in a bag with a
> banana or two, in about a day they will be perfect for eating.
> Ameera

i will try this.

thanks :)

> Ray Tayek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...
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> > A. Pismo Clam wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Ray,
> > >
> > > Avocado's do not ripen on the tree, they ripen after they are picked.
> > > ...