Here are six tips forHow to Pick a Good Watermelonthat’s ripe and sweet, gathered from lots of conversations with produce people, farmers, and personal experience. If you know how to check for things like the field spot, it makes the selection process much easier!
How To Pick A Ripe WatermelonKenneth Sharpe
Before you decide on your melon pick it up. The melon should feel heavier than it looks. That’s right, heavier than it looks. A good ripe melon will be full of juice. That juice has some weight to it. So, while a melon might be medium in stature if it lifts like it should be ...
Every year, I face the same dilemma:how to tell if a watermelon is ripe. Muskmelons are easy—they will slip right off the vine at the peak of perfection. However, watermelons remain firmly attached even when they are overripe. I am no good at the “thump” test. Old-timers swear t...
1. Lift it Up to See if it is Heavy The first step in picking a good watermelon is to lift it up and check its weight. A ripe watermelon should feel heavy for its size, which is a good indication that it is full of juice and has matured properly. ...
结果1 题目 [小话题写作]③我们不熟悉如何判断西瓜是否成熟,但是农民们教会了我们技巧。How to judge whether a watermelon is ripe is not familiar to us, but the farmers taught us the skills. 相关知识点: 试题来源: 解析 答案见上 反馈 收藏 ...
1. LOOK – Your watermelon should be firm, symmetrical and free of major bruises or scars. Some minor scratches are okay, however. After all, the purpose of that thick rind is to protect the delicious contents inside. Ripe watermelons should also be dark green in color. ...
Wrap a picked, unripe watermelon in a paper bag. This could help it ripen some if you inadvertently obtained a melon that does look ripe. Store it at room temperature, not in refrigerator. Check every few days to see if the watermelon has ripened. ...
How do you know if a watermelon is perfectly ripe? Well, one theory is that if you knock hard on the outside, the sound you hear will help determine if it's ready to eat. That theory led to a huge online debate in China about what kind of people tend to engage in the art of ...
A heavy watermelon is a juicy watermelon. Pick up a few to see which one feels the heaviest for its size. How to Tell When Watermelon is Ripe These tips will help you select a watermelon that is perfectly ripe and juicy. A ripe watermelon should make a hollow sound when you tap or...