How To Pick The Perfect Watermelon: 5 Key Tips

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Watermelon is one of the best refreshments during the summer, so it can be very disappointing when you bring it home hoping that it will be juicy and sweet but it is not. You may think that you did not have luck this time, but what if we told you that picking the perfect watermelon has nothing to do with luck? Here are some tips for you!

1.  Field Spot

When you look at a watermelon you can easily see the white spots. Those spots are called field spots and are marking the place where the watermelon lied on the ground. The best watermelons are those with creamy-yellow, orange-yellow or golden spots

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2. Webbing

The webbing of a watermelon demonstrates how many times that honey bees touched the bloom. The more pollination, the sweeter the watermelon will be.

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3. The gender of the watermelon

The “boy” watermelons, are taller and more stretched, while the “girl” watermelons are more round and stout.

4. The size

We always think “the bigger, the better”, but when it comes to watermelon you should look for the average-sized ones. Not too big, not too small – just right.

5. The tail

The tail of a watermelon demonstrates its readiness. A green tail shows that it was picked too early and won’t taste as great. Go for the watermelons that have dried tails for the best taste.

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