Choose Ripe Watermelons
Watermelon is a type of fruit that is enjoyed by many people in the summer. It's refreshing and a great way to quench thirst and satisfy a sweet tooth. Choosing a ripe, sweet and juicy watermelon at the store requires some skill. Knowing what to look for in your fruit will help you avoid a bad melon that is mealy or lacks flavor. There are a few things to keep in mind, like color, smell and texture when choosing a watermelon.
Instructions
1. Choose a grocery store that you typically like buying fresh fruit and vegetables from. Having a better selection means you'll have a better shot at finding a ripe watermelon.
2. Look for shiny watermelons. Ripe watermelons will be more dull in color, but have a shiny complexion. The watermelon should be evenly toned. Watermelons that have one side lighter or darker than the other should be avoided.
3. Find a yellow or white spot on the watermelon. This is where the watermelon was sitting on a ground. Ripe watermelons will be yellow in color, while white means it isn't ripe.
4. Hold the watermelon in your hands and squeeze it. Listen very closely for soft cracking inside. This means that the watermelon is ripe. Don't squeeze too hard since anything will crack under a certain amount of pressure. Another way to determine a watermelon's ripeness is to hold it in one hand and slap it with another and listen for a hollow sound.
5. Keep in mind the type of watermelon you want. Females tend to be larger, sweeter and have less seeds than males. To find out if a watermelon is male or female, look at the bottom side and find a ring that is going in the opposite direction of the other watermelon's circles. Smaller ring sizes, about the size of a penny, are male watermelons. Female watermelons may have quarter size rings.
6. Find the sticker on the watermelon that tells you what brand it is. Keep this in mind when shopping for watermelons in the future. If you had a good experience buying from a certain company you may want to remember what it was. Opposite to that, if you didn't like the taste you can avoid a certain brand the next time you shop for watermelons.
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