How to Know if a Watermelon is Sweet or Not: 5 Tips

17.08.2024 06:50

To choose a ripe and sweet watermelon, you need to examine it carefully.

We'll tell you what signs indicate the ripeness and sweetness of a watermelon.

How to choose a ripe and sweet watermelon

First, size. Choose large, oblong watermelons weighing 6-10 kg.

Secondly, the ground spot. It should be bright yellow. The brighter, the better.

Thirdly, the tail and the "button". The tail should be dry. If instead of a tail there is a dry and brown button, you can also take it.

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Fourthly, you can determine the "gender" of the watermelon. "Girls" have a wide bottom, while boys have a narrow bottom. A "girl" watermelon has small seeds and is sweeter.

You can also tap the watermelon. The sound should be ringing.

Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor