Don't Buy a Watermelon Until You Read This! Expert Advice
It's summer now, which means that on every corner there are stalls filled with striped green watermelons, yellow melons and cheerful vendors vying with each other to invite you to buy the tastiest and sweetest fruit from them.
Choosing a watermelon is a lottery, we trust more the words of sellers who praise their goods and assure you that you will buy what you need from them.
In this article, we will try to give you some tips on how to choose this treasured berry correctly (yes, did you know that a watermelon is just a big berry?).
The first and most important rule is the time of purchase. Remember, the watermelon season begins in late summer and ends in October.
Don't trust the honest eyes of sellers who claim that their watermelons are a special variety and ripen in early May. It's unlikely to be true.
Buy watermelons in specially designated places, do not be tempted by roadside stalls and their apparent cheapness and availability.
Look closely at the watermelon, its size and color. Choose a large, but not gigantic fruit.
The main indicator of a watermelon's ripeness is its tail; it should be dry.
Another sign is white spots on the watermelon rind and sides. They should be light, yellow or even orange.
Pay attention to the “striping” of the fruit; the stripes should be clear.
Many people, when choosing a watermelon, start to knock on it. This is correct: a ripe watermelon gives a clear and ringing sound, resonates.
