There are different types of avocados that will grow and produce in Southern California, and each type will ripen at a different time. The trick is to figure out what type of avocado tree you have.

It can be a daunting task to select avocados at the store that aren't so ripe that they won't last more than a few days once you get them home.

Please don’t squeeze your avocados. Here’s how to choose a ripe avocado according to experts — and how to keep it from spoiling once you’ve found it.

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