A hard avocado? A mushy watermelon? That doesn't have to be the case. Here's how to tell when fruit is perfectly ripe and the perfect moment for that first bite has arrived.

Scott talks with T.M. Gorman, author of Fruit: The Ripe Pick about the art of picking ripe fruit in the grocery store. For more citrus wisdom, visit our feature, "The Fruit Lady." ...

Best Ripening Method: Similar to avocados, bananas also contain ethylene, which means that a sealed paper bag will do the trick to ripen the fruit. Additionally, placing the bananas in a warm spot ...

For instance, Asian pears ripen on the tree, and they're ready to harvest and eat when you bite into one and the juice runs down your chin. Almost all European pears, on the other hand, should be ...

Melons don't ripen after picking, so choose wisely for best flavor. See these tips from an UGA Extension agent.