There is nothing better on a summer day than a refreshing afternoon snack of watermelon, pineapple, cantaloupe, and strawberries. Nevertheless, did you know that you can choose the sweetest fruit in the market? With only these few tips you'll be able to spot the perfect fruit.
We have taken the advice of farmers and listed the best tips they use to choose fruits (and how to make them last longer as well!
Picking The Perfect Watermelon
Check the field spot- A field spot is the area where the watermelon was resting on the ground. Every watermelon has a field spot. The best ones will have a creamy yellow or slightly orange spot.
Does your melon have webbing?- The webbing is caused by the number of times that a bee touched the flower. The more pollination, the better the watermelon.
Boy or Girl?- Yes, watermelons have genders. The males are taller, more watery and longer, while the females are rounder and sweeter.
Does size matter?- Most times we believe that bigger is better, but that's not the case with watermelons. The best watermelons are average in size. Do not go too big or too small, as size does matter!
What color is the tail? – The tail of a watermelon indicates the ripeness of the fruit. A green tail means it was picked too soon. Watermelons with a dried tail are the best-tasting melons.
How To Pick The Perfect Pineapple
First, you have to examine their color- Don't go for the completely green pineapple thinking that it will get ripe when you get it home. Instead, choose a pineapple which is mostly bright yellow indicating its ripeness.
Check the leaves- That's the old trick we all know: Does the leaf pull out easy? The fruit is probably too ripe then. Is it difficult to pull a leaf out of the middle? That means that it may not be ripe even a bit? What is correct about the leaf test is that the easier it can be pulled out, the riper the pineapple actually is. Therefore, aim for somewhere in the middle.
Give it a squeeze.- Make sure the pineapple has a little give in it before you cut it open to eat it. It also has to look and feel plump and healthy.
Smell the bottom of it!- Say what? That's the BEST way to pick the perfect pineapple. When you sniff it, you should smell a sweet aroma; if you smell anything else, then just put it back and choose another one.
Picking The Best Cantaloupe
First, check out the rind for any defects.- Pick up the lope and check the outside for soft spots, cracks, and mold.
Scrutinize the skin color- Inside of the best cantaloupes are a subtle orange. Their outside, however, should be quite different in tone. Try to avoid a green rind, as it could be a sign the fruit was picked too early and isn’t ripe. Instead, go for a rind that has a soft beige color to it.
Consider the weight- This rule is an easy one to remember: the heavier, the merrier.
Gently push in on the beautiful blossom end of the fruit.- Press the bottom with your thumb. You're looking for a little give- not too much. Too much and your melon is already ripe and is about to begin rotting.
Give it a few taps with your hands- Listen to the sound as you thump the rind with your flicking finger. If it gives off a hollow sound, it is good!
Take a big whiff.- When you put the melon up to your nose what do you smell? If it’s ripe, it should smell sweet. If the cantaloupe smells any other way, that might mean that the melon is overripe.
Keeping Strawberries Fresh
Keep the caps on! – The first step to strawberries staying fresh is to keep the stems on them. Wait until you're ready to eat them to remover this.
Out with the Mold- If you notice any moldy berries in your basket remove them immediately. That will prevent all molds from spreading to the other good berries.
Hopefully, these suggestions will help you choose the best fruits for your fun summer days.
Reference: Goodfullness
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