To pick a ripe and sweet cantaloupe at the store, look for one that is heavy for its size, has a sweet aroma at the stem end, and a slightly soft feel at the blossom end. Additionally, the skin should have a golden color and a slight give when pressed gently.
To pick a ripe cantaloupe, look for one that is heavy for its size, has a sweet smell at the stem end, and has a slightly soft feel when gently pressed.
To pick out a ripe cantaloupe, look for one that is heavy for its size, has a sweet aroma at the stem end, and has a slightly soft feel when gently pressed on the blossom end.
When picking a watermelon at the store, look for one that is heavy for its size, has a creamy yellow spot on the bottom, and makes a deep, hollow sound when tapped. These signs indicate that the watermelon is ripe and sweet.
To pick a good watermelon at the store, look for one that is heavy for its size, has a uniform shape, a creamy yellow spot on the bottom, and a dull, rather than shiny, skin.
You know when to pick sweet corn when the kernels are plump and juicy, the husks are green and tight, and the silk is brown and dry.
A store pick-up is usually a product that has been paid for, perhaps on-line or over the phone, and is being held at the store for the purchaser to pick-up.
Any of the cucurbits (cantaloupe, honeydew melon, cucumber, squash, zucchini, watermelon) can be picked and eaten at anystage of developement. Eventually, however, a maximum size will be reached (which will not necessarily be the same for each fruit), and you will notice no further development either in size or color. At this point, you might as well pick the fruit since nothing else is going to happen with it.
To pick a ripe avocado at the store, gently squeeze it in your hand. It should yield slightly to pressure but not be too soft. Look for avocados that are dark green or almost black in color. Avoid avocados with blemishes or overly soft spots.
To pick a ripe avocado at the store, gently squeeze it in your hand. It should yield slightly to pressure but not be too soft. Look for avocados that are dark green or almost black in color. Avoid avocados with blemishes or overly soft spots.
To pick sweet corn that is ripe and ready to eat, look for ears with bright green husks and golden-brown silk. Gently peel back a small section of the husk to check that the kernels are plump and juicy. Press a kernel with your fingernail to see if it releases a milky liquid, which indicates ripeness.
They physically pick it
No teachers do not always pick girls. They mostly pick girls because they think they are sweet and quiet.