So here it is, your step-by-step guide to picking the perfect watermelon. Trust us, these tips will completely change the way you buy watermelons!
Step 1: Evaluation
Check for any dents, scratches, bumps or bruises on the surface. You want your watermelon to have perfect skin. Also, make sure that the watermelon is symmetrical.
Step 2: Colour and Appearance
The ideal, perfectly ripe watermelon should be dark green in colour and dull looking.
Another important thing to look for the field spot. This will be a yellow splotch on the underside of a watermelon. It should be a creamy yellow colour.
Step 3: Look at the stem
For a sweeter and riper watermelon, there shouldn’t be a visible stem on the surface.
Step 4: Knock on it
Gently knock on the watermelon, as you would a door, and listen to the sound it makes. A ripe watermelon should have a full, deep, and hollow sound. You want the surface to be hard and firm.
Step 5: Pick it up
Regardless of how big or small the melon is, a ripe watermelon should be heavy for its size.
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Source: recipestation.com