Avocados
Look for dark green to nearly black skin with a bumpy texture. A ripe avocado yields to gentle pressure without feeling mushy.
Blueberries
Ripe blueberries are firm, plump and smooth-skinned with a mix of deep purples, blacks, and blues with a silvery sheen. Red berries are edible, but sour.
Cherries
Bigger is better for cherries. Look for large, plump, firm fruit. Refrigeration is key to preserving their taste and freshness.
Field Melons
Choose a melon that is heavy for its size and has a hollow sound when tapped. For honeydew, look for a semi-dull exterior, as a shiny exterior is a sign that it is underripe. Canta
Strawberries
Unlike other fruits, strawberries do not continue to ripen after they are picked. Therefore, it's best to choose bright red berries that are ready-to-eat.
Tomatoes
Due to the rainbow of varieties of tomatoes, color is not the best indicator of ripeness. Instead, look for fruit with a nice weight for their size, a firm skin that relents to gen