Avocados are unusual: the fruit matures on the tree but normally softens after harvest.
How to test maturity
Pick a representative fruit and let it soften indoors. If it softens normally with good flavor and texture, the crop is likely entering its usable harvest window. Variety strongly affects timing.
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