How to Pick a Perfectly Ripe Watermelon
Looking for the juiciest, sweetest watermelon? Follow these simple tricks to choose the perfect melon every time:
1. Check the Field Spot
Flip the watermelon and look for a creamy yellow or orange spot—this is called the field spot. It’s where the melon rested on the ground and ripened in the sun. A deep yellow spot means a sweeter, well-ripened melon. Pale or missing spots often mean the fruit was picked too early.
2. Look for Bee Stings (Webbing)
Brown, rough, web-like lines on the rind are known as “bee stings.” These lines indicate pollination by bees, which usually leads to a sweeter fruit. The more webbing, the better the flavor!
3. Consider the Shape
Watermelon shape can tell you a lot about sweetness. Rounder melons—sometimes referred to as “female” melons—tend to be sweeter. Longer, oval-shaped ones are more watery and less flavorful.
4. Feel the Weight
Choose a melon that feels heavy for its size. A heavy watermelon means it’s full of juice and likely ripe. Medium-sized melons that are dense and uniform in shape tend to offer the best balance of sweetness and juiciness.
Pro Tip: Tap for the Hollow Sound
Give your melon a gentle knock. A ripe watermelon will have a deep, hollow sound—like a drum. Dull thuds may indicate over-ripeness or lack of flavor.
Now you’re ready to pick the perfect watermelon for those hot summer days!
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