Buying Watermelon? Look for These Signs of a Sweet, Ripe Fruit

Avoid melons with significant dents, deep cuts, leaking areas, mold, or soft spots. Minor surface scratches are generally less concerning and may simply result from handling in the field.

3. Pick up the heaviest one

Weight is one of the easiest clues to use.

Compare watermelons that are approximately the same size and choose the one that feels heavier continue reading …