Pick Perfect Peaches, Avocados, and Melons

Drop that unripe peach! Unhand that rock-hard avocado! You’re picking fruit all wrong. Fortunately, this BuzzFeed video is here to help you become a certifiable fruit detective, sleuthing out juicy oranges and sweet apples wherever you go.

With peaches, look for dark spots—that’s where sunbeams hit the fruit. With mangos and oranges, it’s all about aroma: the more fragrant, the sweeter the fruit. But don’t try sniffing an avocado—the clue to a ripe one is hidden under the button of its stem. If green, it’s good to go. But brown means it’s probably overripe and squishy.

Watch the rest of the video for other tips on selecting the perfect fruit.