5 Key Tips On Picking A Watermelon

Aug 01, 2019 by apost team

With warmer weather rolling in, nothing is more satisfying than biting into a rich, sweet watermelon. On the other hand, nothing is worse than being denied that pleasure by cutting into your melon and realizing it's no good. Don't guess at the market ever again.

Use these 5 tips to pick a perfect watermelon each time!
 

Every watermelon has a field spot, which are those strange white patches formed by the watermelon resting on the ground. These spots come in a range of colors, but you should always scout for a golden tone that has an orange-yellow warmth.
 

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Did you know that the webbing on a watermelon's surface indicates how sweet it is? Webbing is formed by bees visiting the flower and enriching its taste. The more webbing present on the surface, the sweeter the melon will taste!
 

Bet you didn't ever think about watermelons having genders, but they do. Apparently, girls are sweeter, so you should always show favoritism to femininity. How exactly can you tell the gender of a watermelon? It's actually very simple to distinguish based on a brief glimpse.

Boy watermelons are taller and more oval shaped whereas girls are circular and stout. One thing to note, however, is if you happen to prefer a watery tasting melon, then you should opt for the boy.
 

We eat with our eyes, so it's no wonder that we subconsciously think that bigger means better. However, that's not always the case, especially with watermelon.

You may be tempted to select the biggest melon so you can get the most bang for your buck, but you should try to be more reserved. Instead, you should follow the Goldilocks method and aim for a melon that is neither too big nor too small but just right. Scan for the most average sized melon of the group.
 

Yes, watermelons have tails. It doesn't sound appetizing, but it's important. Take a second to inspect the tail of the watermelons you're looking at. If the tail is green, this means that the melon was picked before it was ripe, which is no good. Tails that are brown and dry always yield to a sweet melon.
 

It's the perfect time to head down to your local farmers market and stock up on juicy, sweet melons and other delectable produce. Now that you've read these tips, you'll get a perfect melon each time.

Do you have any more tips on picking out the perfect watermelon? Let us know in the comments - and make sure you pass this along to your friends and family!