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How To Tell if a Watermelon is Ripe

Four simple ways to tell if a watermelon is ripe so that you aren't disappointed when cut into it. You will be sure to have a juicy ripe watermelon if all these boxes are checked off when picking one out.
Prep Time1 minute
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buying a ripe watermelon, How to tell if a watermelon is ripe, Ripe watermelon, Ways to tell if a watermelon is ripe
Servings: 1
Calories: 1350kcal
Author: Bob

Ingredients

  • 1 watermelon

Instructions

  • Knock on the watermelon. If you hear a deep hollow sound then the watermelon is ripe.
  • Look for dull faded colors and dark green stripes on the watermelon.
  • Find the spot that the watermelon was lying on when it was growing on the ground. You want this spot to be yellow in color, not white.
  • Lift it. You want to pick a watermelon that is heavier than it looks for its size. A dense watermelon is a ripe watermelon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1350kcal | Carbohydrates: 340g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 5040mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 279g | Vitamin A: 25605IU | Vitamin C: 365mg | Calcium: 315mg | Iron: 11mg