{"id":13571,"date":"2025-07-05T20:52:32","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T17:52:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/?p=13571"},"modified":"2025-07-05T20:52:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T17:52:33","slug":"how-to-choose-a-sweet-and-ripe-watermelon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/?p=13571","title":{"rendered":"How to choose a sweet and ripe watermelon?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The art of choosing a sweet and ripe watermelon \ud83c\udf49<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The yellow spot (field spot \/ ground spot)
    What it is: This is the area on the underside of the watermelon where it has been lying on the ground and not directly exposed to the sun.
    What to look for: A creamy yellow to golden orange color is a very good sign. This means the melon has had enough time to ripen in the field and develop its sweetness. A white or even greenish spot indicates that the melon was harvested too early and is probably not as sweet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The weight
    What to look for: Lift the watermelon. A ripe watermelon should feel surprisingly heavy for its size. Watermelons are over 90% water, and a high weight indicates a high water content and therefore juiciness and ripeness. If you have two melons of the same size, always choose the heavier one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The Knock Test


    What to look for: Knock the watermelon with your knuckles or the palm of your hand.
    A ripe melon produces a deep, hollow, and full sound that resonates slightly. Some describe it as a dull or rich tone.
    An unripe sound is often brighter, flatter, or even metallic.
    An overripe sound can also be very dull and “mushy.”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. The Stem Base (or the Hole Where the Stem Was)
    What to look for: If the watermelon still has a stem, it should be dry and brownish. This indicates that the melon was harvested ripe and has naturally separated from the vine. A green, fresh stem can be a sign that the melon was harvested too early. If only a small hole remains, that’s also a good sign.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. The “spider web” (webs or brown lines)


    What to look for: Small, brown, net-like lines on the rind are actually a good sign! These so-called “sugar web” lines indicate that bees have pollinated the flower frequently. The more of them, the better the taste is said to be.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. The shape and appearance of the rind
    What to look for: A ripe watermelon should have a uniform and symmetrical shape, without large dents or soft spots. The rind should be smooth and matte, not shiny. A shiny rind can indicate that the melon isn’t fully ripe. Look for a deep, rich green color, but note that the color can vary depending on the variety.
    In summary:
    If you find several of these characteristics on a watermelon, chances are you’ve picked up a wonderfully sweet and juicy fruit! It’s a mix of science and a bit of instinct, but with these tips, you’ll be well equipped.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Do you have a favorite watermelon trick that always works for you?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The art of choosing a sweet and ripe watermelon \ud83c\udf49 Do you have a favorite watermelon trick that always works for you?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":13572,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13571","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nteresting"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13571","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13571"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13571\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13573,"href":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13571\/revisions\/13573"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/13572"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13571"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13571"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tastyfood.top\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13571"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}