How to Pick a Watermelon: 6 Helpful Tips

A good watermelon should be about the size of your head. Avoid watermelons that are too big or too small.

2. Look for a deep green color.

The rind of a ripe watermelon should be deep green and free of blemishes. Avoid watermelons that are pale green or have yellow or brown spots.

3. Give it a thump.

When you thump a ripe watermelon, it should produce a deep, resonant sound. Avoid watermelons that sound dull or hollow.

4. Feel the weight.

A ripe watermelon should feel heavy for its size. Pick up the watermelon and weigh it in your hands. If it feels light, it's probably not ripe.

5. Look at the stem.

The stem of a ripe watermelon should be dry and brown. Avoid watermelons with green or mushy stems.

6. Smell the melon.

The smell of a ripe watermelon is distinct from other varieties of melons. Ripe melons should have a sweet and almost perfumy aroma when sniffed.

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