First, you need to inspect the fruit to make sure there are no cuts or cracks on it.
If there is a light spot on the rind, then this is only an indicator that the watermelon lay on this side before ripening.
The intensity of the color indicates its ripeness. It should be bright green, and the black stripes should be contrasting against this background. The tail of such a fruit is brown-beige and dry.
The crust should not be glossy. A more matte surface should be chosen.
It is better to give preference to medium and not heavy fruits.
It is important to remember that watermelons should not be left in the open sun in hot weather. In this case, they will only spoil faster.
Preference should be given to those fruits that are in the shade or a cool place. It is desirable that they are on special trays, and not lying on the ground.
As soon as you bring the watermelon from the store or the market, you need to wash it thoroughly.
Gastroenterologist Ekaterina Kashukh recommends washing the watermelon with cool water and soap or a special product for washing vegetables and fruits, reports the Izvestia publication.
The doctor added that it is forbidden to cut a watermelon before purchasing it.
