The pineapple will also have a golden tone to it. Pumpkin seeds can be soaked in the refrigerator over night in salt water and baked the next day. For a great tasting watermelon, hold the melon to your ear and knock on it. The more hallow it sounds, the better it will taste. You may get some strange looks.
Strawberries seem to spoil very quickly.
Remove the leaves and stem of the berries. Wash and place them in a colander. This will kill the bacteria that molds the berries. Place the strawberries in a plastic container in the refrigerator. They will last twice as long.