All fruit lets us know of its ripeness and quality by certain signs, when we can read these signs then we are assured of quality fruit.

Sight, smell, touch and taste are all important factors and this web page will look at each and give tips for tip top fruit picking!

• SIGHT.
• MARKS ON THE SKIN.
• SMELL.

Anyone can become a good fruit picker. We need to rely on our senses plus that certain instinctive awareness that directs us to the tastiest melon or ripest pear.