Choosing a sweet melon at the market or in the store is not that difficult.
We tell you what you need to pay attention to when buying a melon.
How to Choose a Sweet Melon
Firstly, the melon should have a sweet aroma, this is a sign of ripeness.
If it smells green or has no smell at all, you shouldn't buy the melon.
Secondly, pay attention to the tail, it should be gray and dry.
If the stem is green and not completely dry, the melon is not ripe.
Thirdly, it is advisable to touch the melon. The rind should be elastic.
But the nose should be soft, but without dents, stains or rot.
There is another way to check the sweetness of a melon, but you won’t be able to use it at the market or in the store.
The melon needs to be pierced with a syringe to a depth of 1 cm and the juice pumped out. If it is sweet, then the melon is sweet.
