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

August 10, 2026 by fatmizo

It’s better to use the sound as one clue among several rather than treating it as a definitive test.

If a portion of the stem remains, a dry, brownish stem can be consistent with a melon that matured before being separated from the plant.

A green stem may indicate earlier harvesting, but stems are frequently removed continue reading …