Learn how to tell if a watermelon is a good one with these simple tips.
(Eating apineapple that isn’t ripecomes very close.)
Avoid that feeling of remorse by applying these tips for picking a perfectly ripe watermelon.
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A few simple visual and audible (yes!)
Pick a melon that has a strong, consistent stripe pattern.
Rounder melons are sweeter, while oval ones tend to be watery and less flavorful.
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Also, steer clear of watermelons with irregular lumps on their surface.
Go for Firm and Dull
Regardless of its size, choose a watermelon with a firm exterior.
An overripe watermelon can easily be punctured, so feel the exterior to check for firmness.
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Additionally, you want to choose a dull-looking watermelon.
A shiny rind likely indicates an underripe melon.
Uncut watermelons can last on your counter at room temperature for seven to 10 days.
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Aftercutting a watermelon, store it covered in the refrigerator to keep it from drying out and going bad.
National Watermelon Promotion Board,Selection & Storage.
Accessed February 5, 2023.
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