Growing pineapples requires a lot of patience and it can take years to go from planting to getting a fruit to harvest. They can be simple to grow and be an enjoyable DIY growing project, as fruits can ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pineapples have long been considered a symbol of wealth -- a delicacy that was once kept on display as a demonstration of status rather than ...

“When selecting a pineapple, look for fruit that appears fresh and vibrant,” says William Goldfield, director of corporate communications at Dole. “While many believe that pulling out a leaf easily ...

Unlike bananas and avocados, pineapples are one of the fruits that don’t continue to ripen after they’ve been picked. What you grab at the grocery store is what you’re stuck with. That is why it’s ...

These spiky tropical fruits got their name from the English due to resembling a pine cone. While they're available year-round, peak season pineapples are available March through July. If you find ...

Dear Lisa: Is there a secret to picking out a good pineapple? Is the color of the skin related to the ripeness of the fruit? Sometimes they are green and sometimes more golden. I would really ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — People tell you to thump the watermelon but I needed a few more details on how to pick the perfect watermelon. Eagle Eye Produce offers up an easy graphic showing How to Pick a ...

It can often be difficult to determine if certain produce is ripe while browsing the fruit section at the supermarket. But now a customer has revealed a lesser-known way to pick perfectly ripe ...

They're the experts, after all. I admit there’s something a little intimidating about a whole, fresh pineapple. There’s the question of how to pick a good one, and then more questions about coring and ...