The trained eye cannot miss the hidden signs that indicate that the watermelon is just right, sweet and incomparably juicy - so how do you always choose the best watermelon?
If you love watermelon, then you probably also know the disappointment you experience when you cut it and you find out, that she is still completely immature. It appears to be on the outside difficult to assess, what kind of fruit is hiding inside the green shell. However, it is possible to rely on certain signs. read it how to always choose the best watermelon and everything will be clear to you.
How to always choose the best watermelon?
MUST HAVE A YELLOW SPOT.
A ripe watermelon has a yellow spot on its rind, which occurs while the watermelon is still growing. If the stain is white, the watermelon may be unripe.
CHOOSE THE HARDEST.
Among watermelons of the same size, the heaviest one is likely to be the best.
KNOCK ON HER.
Tap the watermelon rind and listen to the sound you hear. Underripe watermelons will sound high, and overripe ones will sound very low. A just-ripe watermelon should have a sound similar to opening wine with a cork.
SMELL HER.
Even an uncut watermelon should have some smell. A just-ripe watermelon has a slightly sweet smell.
LOOK AT HER BOTTOM.
At the bottom of the watermelon you can also notice a kind of plug. If it's a little dry, it means the watermelon is delicious. In unripe watermelons, it is still green.
