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How to Pick the Perfectly Sweet Watermelon

Posted on July 7, 2025

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  • How to Pick the Perfectly Sweet Watermelon: 7 Expert Tips
    • 1. Look for the “Field Spot”
    • 2. Check the Webbing
    • 3. Tap It Like a Pro
    • 4. Feel the Weight
    • 5. Inspect the Shape
    • 6. Look for a Dull, Not Shiny, Rind
    • 7. Check the Stem
  • Bonus: Storage Tips

How to Pick the Perfectly Sweet Watermelon: 7 Expert Tips

A ripe, sweet watermelon should be juicy, crisp, and bursting with flavor—not bland or mealy. Here’s how to choose the best one every time:


1. Look for the “Field Spot”

  • A creamy yellow or orange patch (not white or green) shows where the melon ripened on the ground.

  • Avoid: No field spot = picked too early.

2. Check the Webbing

  • Brown, web-like lines (called “sugar spots”) indicate sweetness—the more, the better!

3. Tap It Like a Pro

  • A deep, hollow sound = ripe.

  • A dull thud = underripe or overripe.

4. Feel the Weight

  • A heavy melon (for its size) = juicy and dense.

  • Compare two of the same size—pick the heavier one.

5. Inspect the Shape

  • Uniformly oval or round = even ripening.

  • Odd shapes may have uneven flavor.

6. Look for a Dull, Not Shiny, Rind

  • Shiny = underripe.

  • Dull with slight roughness = ripe.

7. Check the Stem

  • A dry, brown stem = naturally ripened.

  • Green stem = picked too early.


Bonus: Storage Tips

  • Uncut: Store at room temp for 2–3 days (enhances sweetness).

  • Cut: Refrigerate and eat within 3–4 days.

Enjoy your perfectly sweet, juicy watermelon! 🍉✨

Did you find a good one? Try sprinkling it with salt or lime for extra flavor!

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