How to Store Avocados — Whole and Cut

The beloved avocado has one fault: its narrow window of ripeness. Here's how to store them so they last longer:.It all starts with choosing the right fruit, and if you need to use the fruit immediately, choose a ripe avocado.A perfectly-ripe avocado will yield to pressure, and have a darker peel than an unripe one.Ripe avocados should be used within two to three days, otherwise they will spoil.Ripe, ready-to-eat avocados are best stored in the refrigerator to slow down the ripening process.Keep them in the low-humidity crisper drawer of your fridge, and they'll last for two to three days.To keep a cut-in-half avocado from turning brown, seal the half with a sprinkle of lemon or lime juice.Or you can place the half face down in a bowl of water, and it will keep in the refrigerator for up to two days