How to pick the perfect juicy watermelon

How to pick the perfect watermelon: 7 easy steps

Watermelons have their peak season between May & September - these tips work with any kind of watermelon—> even these cute mini ones :)

1. Number one indicator for me—> you want more of a hallow sound when you flick it. When you hit it it should sound hallow like a drum.

2. Pick a heavy one —> You want to find the melon that is heavy for its size. This usually means it will be sweeter and will have more water content because watermelons are about 90% water.

3. Color: Look for a dark and dull color—> Dark & Dull = Ripe shiny = not ripe

4. Ugly Spots: Look for ugly spots & webbing —> Larger “webbing” or “sugar spots” means that the melon is seeping out sugar and is usually the sign of sweet melon.

5. Look for an orange creamy field spot. The darker yellow field spot usually means it was on the vine longer and is full of flavor. If the field spot is white that’s a sign that the melon is not quite ripe.

6. Look for a melon that is symmetrical, consistent in size & shape

7. Extra—> look for a brown belly button if you see a green belly button this means it was picked too early.