Easy Ways to Pick Watermelon in Summer

New Delhi: Consumption of watermelon increases in the summer season. But when you’re at the market, it can be difficult to decide which watermelon will be sweet and juicy. The good thing is that you can select the right watermelon in just 5 seconds without even cutting it. By using some special techniques, you can always take home the best watermelon. These methods are suggested by farmers and fruit experts, which are really effective.

Check field spot

Turn the watermelon over and look at the bottom, where it rested on the ground. If there is a dark yellow or creamy orange spot, it is ripe and sweet. Having a white or light yellow spot means the watermelon is unripe. This is considered the most reliable sign.

feel the weight lifting

Pick two watermelons of the same size and weigh them. Choose only the one that feels heavy. Heavier watermelons contain more water and sweetness, while lighter watermelons are often drier or less sweet. This method is the most effective in the market.

tap and listen

Pat the watermelon lightly. If there is a deep and hollow sound, it is ripe and sweet. Don’t buy it if it sounds solid or flat. A watermelon with the right sound is juicy and tasty inside.

See the shine and stripes on the peel

Avoid watermelons with bright green rind. Good watermelon looks a bit dull and mushy. If there are brown mesh marks (sugar spots) on the peel, it is a good sign of sweetness. Shiny watermelon often remains unripe.

check the condition of the stem

You can also find out the quality of a watermelon by looking at its stem. The stem should be dry, brown and shriveled. A green or fresh stem indicates that the watermelon has been picked early and is not fully ripe. Dry stem guarantees sweet and juicy watermelon.