Most people squeeze an avocado to guess if it’s ripe, but there’s a much better trick:
Check the color under the stem — it tells you everything!

Here’s how it works:


🔸 1. Yellow Stem

If you remove the little cap and the inside looks yellow, the avocado is not ripe yet.
✔ Leave it at room temperature for a few days.
✔ Don’t put it in the fridge yet — it will slow down the ripening.

🔸 2. Green Stem

This is the ideal moment!
A green color under the stem means the avocado is perfectly ripe, creamy, and ready to eat.
Perfect for salads, toast, guacamole, smoothies, or on its own.

🔸 3. Brown Stem

If the stem area is brown, the avocado is overripe.
It may have brown spots inside or taste a bit fermented.
👉 Instead of throwing it away, you can:

Use it in face masks
Freeze it for smoothies
Add to compost
This tiny check can save you time, money, and disappointment!

✅ Two Simple Tricks to Keep Avocados Fresh Longer

Even a perfectly ripe avocado can go bad quickly, so here are two easy ways to slow that down:

✅ 1. Store with Onion (to prevent browning)

Place sliced red onion in an airtight container and put the cut avocado (flesh side up) on top.
The sulfur compounds from the onion help prevent oxidation — your avocado stays green longer!

✅ 2. Brush with Lemon and Refrigerate

If you’ve cut it open, brush the surface with lemon or lime juice, cover it tightly (plastic wrap or airtight container), and keep it in the fridge.
This slows browning and keeps the texture fresh.


🧊 Freezing Avocado (Short & Simple Guide)

If you have ripe avocados and don’t want them to spoil, freezing is a smart option.

✅ How to Freeze It Quickly:

Option 1: Mashed

Scoop out the avocado
Mash it with a little lemon juice
Store in a freezer bag or container
Freeze for up to 3–4 months
Option 2: In Halves

Cut the avocado and remove the pit
Brush with lemon
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a sealed bag
Freeze
✅ Best used later in:

Smoothies
Sauces
Spreads
Baking
🌿 Final Tip

The next time you buy an avocado, skip the guesswork.
Just check the stem — it reveals the whole story!
And with a little care, you can keep it fresh much longer (even months, if frozen right!).