1. How
it looks matters a lot
When
choosing a watermelon, pay attention to how it looks. What you want is a hard,
symmetrical watermelon that has no cracks, dents or soft parts on the rind.
Even
if there's slight damage to the exterior, don't buy it because no matter what
the nature of the damage, it's always transferred inside. These irregularities
normally appear during the growth period as a result of water deficiency or
excessive to sun.
2.
Lift
A
ripe watermelon comprises 92% water and 6% sugar, which means that the
watermelon should float on the surface if soaked in a bucket of water. As you
probably won't have a bucket of water when you go to the market, it's best to
compare the weights of two watermelons of quite the same size. The one that's
heavier, it's sweeter.
3.
Check the yellow area on the watermelon rind
The
yellow area on the rind shows where the watermelon rested on the ground while
ripening in the sun. If this place is darker shade of yellow, it means that the
watermelon has ripened properly. If it is pale or doesn't even exist, it means
that the watermelon was picked too early.
4.
Color
The
perfect ripe watermelon is dark green and matte. Shinier watermelons are
usually less lenient.
5.
Knocking
Last, but not least, you can use the
'knocking' method to check if the watermelon is ripe or not. What you should
focus on is sound produced. An unripe watermelon gives a deeper tone than a
ripe one
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