The most reliable way to tell if a cantaloupe is ripe is to tug on the fruit. When it separates easily and cleanly from the stem, it's ready to harvest. Ripe cantaloupe loses its green color in the ...

Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest. Check European pears for color changes, sweet aroma and soft flesh near the stem to spot ripeness. To speed ripening, ...

No one likes to find out their fresh cantaloupe is too ripe or underripe. Take a look at our tips for picking the best ...

Not all pears are created equal—so we asked a seventh-generation fruit farmer for guidance. Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest. Check European pears for ...