6 Tips To Picking The Perfect Watermelon

An unripe watermelon can ruin the whole experience, so it's best to just avoid in general, right? You might think it's impossible to know whether a watermelon will be any good until you cut into it, but that's definitely not the case! In fact, when it comes to watermelon, there are 6 reliable ways to know if you're picking out a winner or a "lemon."

1. Find The Field Spot

The field spot is the area where the watermelon was resting on the ground – you'll notice it as the big splotch on the skin of the fruit. If the spot is white, you don't want this watermelon just yet. Opt for a yellowish field spot instead, which is an indicator that the melon is ripe.

2. Thump It With Your Knuckles

If you hear a high-pitched ping when you knock the watermelon, move on because this baby isn't ripe just yet. A hollow sound will let you know that you've picked the right one.

3. Examine The Outside

Although you may think it looks nicer, a shiny watermelon means it isn't ripe. A dull skin, on the other hand, is just what the doctor ordered.

4. Look For Dark Spots

Here's another case of "never judge a book by its cover." Dark spots or "scars" on the outside of the watermelon are actually good things because they mean the watermelon is ripe and sweet.

5. Check The Shape

Large, oval melons are "male," while small and round melons are "female." If you want a sweet melon, go for the small and round one.

6. Look At The Stem

It may sound hard to believe, but if you want the perfect watermelon, stay away from green and juicy stems. A dry stem means your watermelon is ready to be picked and eaten.

Test out these tips & tricks the next time you're in the supermarket, and we guarantee you'll have the best watermelon of your life!

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