A Summer Fruit and Veggie Smorgasbord

Before hitting the grocery store or produce stands this summer, check out what seasonal fruits and veggies you should be getting and how to pick out the best of the best.

Beets : greens should be colorful and attached Blackberries and Blueberries : dark, plump berries Broccoli : compact head and dark green Cherries : plump, vibrant color Corn : a light, tight husk means fresh Eggplant : choose firm and unblemished Nectarines : soft to the touch Peaches : choose ones without bruises or marks Plums : ripe ones feel plump, not hard Raspberries : plump and deep red Summer Squash : check for firmness Tomatoes : choose bright, firm, strong-smelling ones Watermelon : yellow on the underside if ripe Zucchini : shiny and blemish-free