The Only Way To Tell When a Watermelon is Ripe, According to …
Jul 10, 2025 · There's one clear sign you should look out for. • A creamy yellow field spot on the underside of the watermelon indicates the watermelon ripened on the vine and is sweet and …
How to Pick a Watermelon That's Sweet and Ripe Every Time
Jun 3, 2025 · A ripe, flavorful watermelon will have a creamy yellow field spot, strong stripe patterns, dry webbing spots, and feel heavy for its size. Use the “knock test” to listen for a …
How to Tell if a Watermelon Is Ripe - Martha Stewart
Jul 24, 2025 · We spoke with a watermelon farmer to get his expert tips for choosing the best watermelon. From understanding visual clues like color and shape, to testing for ripeness with …
How to Tell When a Watermelon Is Ripe and Ready to Pick
Aug 5, 2025 · A ripe watermelon will feel heavy, have a dry brown tendril, a yellow ground spot, dull skin, and a sweet smell. Check that the blossom end is slightly soft, the color is vibrant …
How To Tell If A Watermelon Is Sweet—Before You Buy It
Jul 25, 2025 · The good news is that you can learn exactly how to spot a perfectly ripe, sweet watermelon using simple techniques. From visual cues to sounds, we'll guide you through a …
I Asked 3 Farmers How to Pick the Sweetest Watermelon, and …
Jun 25, 2025 · We consulted a few farmers from the field to ask them their best tips for choosing a sweet and ripe watermelon.
How to Tell If a Watermelon Is Ripe | Almanac.com
Nov 7, 2025 · Do you have any tried and true method of determining the ripeness of a watermelon that you’d like to share? See more about harvesting watermelons in the Almanac’s …
How To Pick a Watermelon - Parade
Aug 4, 2025 · Here's how to pick a watermelon that's sweet, ripe and ready to cut for the best watermelon recipes.
How To Pick A Perfectly Sweet, Ripe Watermelon Every Time
Jun 23, 2025 · Ripe watermelons sound hollow because more of their interior is juice rather than flesh. However, if it makes a dull sound, it may be too far gone. If you want a perfectly sweet …
6 Easy Ways to Tell If a Watermelon Is Ripe
6 easy tips to pick a ripe watermelon! Check the webbing, field spot, shape, weight, shine, stem, and knock for sweetness.