how do ya pick out a good watermellon ???

[Stifko]

The farmer's market around me has whole watermellons for 19 cents a pound. The cut up ones are 49 cents a pound. I dunno how to pick out a watermellon if I can't see the insides though. DO you tap it like a cantalope ? Any advice on picking out a good watermellon ?

thanks

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

1) Make sure there aren't any wierd discolorations or large dark, soft spots. This is to make sure it hasn't started going bad yet.

2) When you tap it, there should be a deep, resonating sound. If it sounds "flat" then it isn't ripe enough.

It isn't an exact science and your mileage using my technique may vary.

 

[toant103]

Originally posted by: KnightBreed
1) Make sure there aren't any wierd discolorations or large dark, soft spots. This is to make sure it hasn't started going bad yet.

2) When you tap it, there should be a deep, resonating sound. If it sounds "flat" then it isn't ripe enough.

It isn't an exact science and your mileage using my technique may vary.

That's how i do it.

Mostly # 2

 

[gotsmack]

I look for fat white stripes. and also check for damages.

 

[Fritzo]

Generally, the heavier and greener they are, the jucier they are. I've never had good luck with thumping.

 

[MrDingleDangle]

1)hold it about shoulder height in outstreched arms
2)drop it
3)if it breaks find start again with a new one. If it doesnt, u have yourself a watermelon

 

[Electric Amish]

Worst Fruit Evar.

amish

 

[BD231]

Originally posted by: Electric Amish
Worst Fruit Evar.

amish

:Q, it dose get you kinna water logged but damn, if you find a good one, their AWSOME.

 

[beer]

Originally posted by: MrDingleDangle
1)hold it about shoulder height in outstreched arms
2)drop it
3)if it breaks find start again with a new one. If it doesnt, u have yourself a watermelon

LOL I came into this thread wanting to post that....

 

[xospec1alk]

suckiest suck suck fruit IMO

 

[Shelly21]

I only buy the ones that's pre-cut. Even then... I get a not so juicy nor sweet half if I'm not lucky.

 

[MC]

Originally posted by: xospec1alk
suckiest suck suck fruit IMO

You suck. 😀