No more bland watermelons! Here’s a sure-fire visual guide to finding the sweetest fruit at the market.

Choosing a sweet watermelon does not have to feel like a lottery. The outside of the fruit contains several clues about how long it ripened, how much water it holds, and whether it developed properly in the field. No single sign guarantees perfection, but combining several visual and physical checks can greatly improve the odds of bringing home a crisp,continue reading …