How to Pick A Good Watermelon

An essential skill explained

This is one of the most important skills of the summer !

I’ll break down the key points.

1.) Rind Color . A watermelon that is naturally ripe has a deeper green skin and a matte finish . Not a shiny finish. Say no to light/ green gray watermelons.

2.) A Deep Yellow Sun Spot.

3.) Vein Pattern. Even Dark/ Thick/ Clear Lines. Even spacing between the veins.

4.) Tap for sound. Hold with one hand tap with the other. Clear vibration through fruit. BOOM BOOM sound is the soup you want. No Thud Thud and No Tock Tock.

5.) Weight. Pick a heavy one. Don’t pick one that’s lighter than it looks.

6.) The navel at the bottom of the watermelon opposite the stem. Small and tightly closed is what you want. A small circle not a large one.

Good luck watermelon buying. Sure, I could have redone my own video. But it’s not going to happen and this may help you. 🤣. Watermelons are hydrating in this heat !

Happy picking !

🍉🍉🍉

Alex