Jerry - OHIO wrote:
> Wife picked up codoes that are on the hard side ,what is the best way
> to soften them up ??
> Waiting with spoon & salt shaker!!!
> Jerry
>

What kind are they and where are they from? That might help us answer your
ripeness question. Some avocados are hard and dark green and that's just
the way they are, even ripe. If the color of the avocado skin is black-ish,
they're most likely Haas from California or Mexico. One way to help ripen
up an avocado, though, would be to put it in a paper bag and store it in a
pantry or similar cabinet. If after a couple of days it still doesn't feel
soft, then it could be already ripe.

Hawaii and Florida avocados tend to have a thicker skin that doesn't turn
darkish in color or doesn't dent when pressed upon. It's very difficult to
test for ripeness on those, which is why I don't buy them. I only buy Haas.
Good luck.

kili