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Picking the perfect watermelon may be tricky, but by looking at its shape, color, skin, spots, and feeling how heavy it is ...

It's important to know how to pick out a good watermelon, regardless if you are at the grocery store or the local farmers ...

How to Pick a Ripe Watermelon Lift, look, and turn the melon so you can inspect all sides, says Carter. It's best to avoid buying any watermelon that has cuts, dents, soft spots, or bruises. Next ...

If you’re not sure, pick up another watermelon that’s the same size. The one that feels heavier will likely be more ripe. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Some people suggest that you can thump on the ...

How To Choose a Perfect Watermelon The best way to tell if a watermelon is ripe is by picking it up to look for a yellowish spot underneath. “It should be dull in color and the belly or underside of ...

A good sign that the watermelon is ripe is if it has larger webbing or is dark and dull. However, if the fruit has small webbing, it is bland, and if it features a white spot field, it will be ...

"The absolute, number one indicator of a ripe watermelon," Mark shared with a knowing grin ... "You want that field spot to be a deep, creamy yellow, almost orange-yellow, not white or pale green," ...