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How to Pick a Good Watermelon | 6 Important Tips
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By following these tips and tricks, you can ensure that you’re selecting a sweet and juicy watermelon that will satisfy your taste buds. Read on to learn How to Pick a Good Watermelon!
The first step in picking a good watermelon is to lift it up and check its weight. A ripe watermelon should feel heavy for its size, which is a good indication that it is full of juice and has matured properly.
If the watermelon feels light or hollow, it may be underripe or overripe, and the flesh inside may be dry or tasteless. When lifting the watermelon, make sure to use both hands and lift it from the bottom, as this will give you a better idea of its weight.
A good watermelon will have a symmetrical shape, which means that it should be round or oval without any lumps or bumps.
Avoid watermelons that are misshapen or have irregularities, as they may not be ripe or could have been damaged during the growing process. A uniform shape indicates that the watermelon has grown evenly and has reached maturity.
Another important tip for picking a good watermelon is to check the field spot. The field spot is the area of the watermelon that was resting on the ground while it was growing.
A ripe watermelon should have a creamy yellow or orange-colored field spot, which indicates that it has had enough time to ripen in the sun. If the field spot is white or green, it may mean that the watermelon is not yet ripe or was picked too early.
Also, make sure the field spot is not too large or too small, as this could be an indication of an overripe or underripe watermelon.
Another important tip for picking a good watermelon is to inspect the color of its skin. A ripe watermelon will typically have dark green skin that is dull and not shiny.
Look for any stripes or
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