When is a papaya ready to eat?

It’s the “star” variety, will it turn entirely yellow?

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  • @JeeBaiChow
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    62 months ago

    Give it a poke. It should give slightly, but not mushy, not firm.

    • @garbagebagel
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      12 months ago

      This is probably gross for some people but my mom tests by slightly poking with a thumbnail. If it breaks the skin, it’s good to go.