How To Pick A Watermelon
Choosing the best watermelon is easy if you remember the 5 S’s for How To Pick A Watermelon: Spot, Stem, Sound, Scale, and Skin.
Servings: 1 watermelon
Ingredients
- 1 watermelon
Instructions
5 S's For How To Pick A Good Watermelon
- Spot: Choose a watermelon with a creamy yellow spot.
- Stem: Look for a watermelon with a brown stem.
- Sound: You should hear a hollow sound when you knock on the watermelon
- Scale: The watermelon should weigh more than other watermelons that are similar in size.
- Skin: The watermelon's skin should be free of bruises, gashes, lumps, and bumps. Also, choose one that is dull or matte looking.
Bonus Tips
- Symmetry: Choose one that is an even oval or circular shape.
- Softness: A good watermelon should be firm, not soft when you press on it.
- Seeds: The sticker on the watermelon will indicate whether the watermelon has seeds or is seedless so that you can choose accordingly.