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How to pick ripe produce

Short, honest answers to the questions everyone gets wrong. No folklore stated as fact, hedges where the biology actually varies, and every cue is one you can check with your own hands in the aisle.

Melons

How can you tell if a watermelon is ripe?→ How do you pick a ripe cantaloupe?→ How do you pick a ripe honeydew?→

Avocados

How can you tell if an avocado is ripe?→ How do you ripen an avocado quickly?→ How do you store avocados once they are ripe?→ Why is my avocado brown and stringy inside?→ How do you keep cut avocado from turning brown?→

Tropical and stone fruit

How can you tell when a mango is ripe?→ Does pineapple ripen after you buy it?→ How can you tell if a peach is ripe?→ How can you tell if a pear is ripe?→ How do you pick a good pineapple?→ How can you tell if a kiwi is ripe?→ How can you tell if a plum is ripe?→ How do you know when a papaya is ripe?→

Citrus

How do you pick a juicy lemon or lime?→

Berries, grapes and cherries

How do you pick sweet strawberries?→ How do you pick sweet grapes?→ How do you pick sweet cherries?→ How can you tell if blueberries are fresh?→ How do you store berries so they last longer?→

Vegetables

How can you tell if corn on the cob is fresh?→ How do you pick fresh asparagus?→ How can you tell if broccoli has gone bad?→ How can you tell if mushrooms are still good?→ How should you store potatoes and onions?→ How do you keep lettuce and salad greens fresh?→ How do you pick a good butternut squash?→ How can you tell if a bell pepper is fresh?→ Is it safe to eat potatoes that have sprouted?→

Storing, ripening and food safety

Should you refrigerate tomatoes?→ How do you keep bananas from ripening too fast?→ Which fruits ripen after picking, and which never will?→ What is the fastest way to ripen fruit at home?→ Is it safe to eat fruit with a bit of mold on it?→ Why are my tomatoes mealy?→ What is the wax on apples and cucumbers, and is it safe to eat?→ What do the numbers on produce stickers mean?→ How do you store fresh herbs so they do not go slimy?→ Why do supermarkets spray water on the vegetables?→ Do you need to wash produce with vinegar or a special produce wash?→ Why are supermarket apples mealy, and how do you pick a good one?→ Should you buy pre-cut fruit and vegetables?→ How do you pick a ripe pomegranate?→
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