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How to get your pick of best produce &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Here's what to look for when buying produce: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Generally, choose firm, plump, brightly colored produce. preferably ripened
on the vine or treeBean and pea pods should be full. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Berries should be dry, not moist. Grapes should be firmly attached to the
stems. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Peaches should have slightly soft flesh. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Is it possible to tell what is inside a melon from the outside? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Penn State Cooperative Extension says top-quality melons fit these
descriptions: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Honeydew melon: Skin should be soft; aroma faint; rind yellowish-white to
cream-colored. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Cantaloupe: Stem should be gone; netting or veining should be coarse; skin
should be yellow-gray or pale yellow. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Watermelon: Surface should be smooth; underside, creamy; flesh, bright red. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 But Bob Corey, a produce expert with a World Wide Web page, offers
instructions in how to choose a melon by thumping: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Cup your palm and "thump" the melon. If you hear a hollow sound like the
space between two studs in a wall, then selection would be "on the money." &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

How To Get Your Pick Of Best Produce 
Here's What To Look For When Buying Produce: 
Generally, Choose Firm, Plump, Brightly Colored Produce. Preferably Ripened On 
The Vine Or Tree.

How To Get Your Pick Of Best Produce Here's What To Look For When Buying Produce: Generally, Choose Firm, Plump, Brightly Colored Produce. Preferably Ripened On The Vine Or Tree.