You can pick a sweet crunchy watermelon by checking the field spot, giving it a good thud, and looking for that dull, heavy feel in your hands. If you’ve ever stood in the grocery store thumping melons like a drummer in a rock band, you’re not alone. Learning how to pick a sweet … Read more
To pick a sweet black diamond watermelon, you need to rely on a few simple sensory checks that never fail. It’s not about thumping and hoping for the best; it’s about knowing exactly what a ripe black diamond watermelon looks, feels, and sounds like. If you’ve ever brought home a watermelon that turned … Read more
Picking a good mini seedless watermelon comes down to a few simple tricks that anyone can master. If you’ve ever stood in the produce aisle wondering how to pick a good mini seedless watermelon without cutting it open, you’re in the right place. A good mini seedless watermelon should feel heavy for its … Read more
To pick a flavorful watermelon, you need to look beyond just the color of the rind and use your senses of sight, touch, and sound. It’s one of those summer rituals we all go through, standing in the grocery store or at the farmer’s market, thumping melons and hoping for the best. But … Read more
To pick a good black watermelon, you need to look for a few key signs that tell you it’s ripe and ready. A good black watermelon will have a dull, dark rind that looks almost black or very dark green. If you’re wondering how to pick a good black watermelon, the first thing … Read more
To pick a delicious watermelon, look for a heavy fruit with a creamy yellow field spot and a deep, hollow sound when you tap it. Those three signs tell you more about ripeness than anything else, and once you know what to look for, picking a delicious watermelon becomes second nature. If you’ve … Read more