You've been there: You're at the grocery store looking for a watermelon, but have no idea which one to pick among all the identical-looking green spheres.
Thankfully, there is a way to pick out ripe watermelon, and it's pretty easy to remember.
The trick? Simply look for a "field spot," or the yellowish underside of the watermelon that was in contact with the ground during its growth.
According to the New York Times, you also want a fruit that's uniform in shape and has a dull, matte sheen.
And, of course, the most conventional way to tell if your watermelon is ripe is to knock on it with your knuckles and listen for a nice, deep sound.
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This method is debated but basically, a deep, hollow thud indicates the watermelon's delicious, high-water content while a more high-pitched sound means the fruit is underripe. (In this video, the first watermelon on the left is the ripe one.)
If you're still unsure, one watermelon expert on Reddit suggests that seedless watermelons are usually extremely sweet and tasty.
And if you're ready to go watermelon shopping, here're a few ideas on what to do with all those perfect watermelons you're about to get.
