
07/07/2025
There’s a definite art to picking the very best watermelons. But don’t worry, once you know what to look for, it’s easy. Buying watermelons at a farmers market takes out much of the guesswork: Farmers know their business and will only harvest watermelons for sale when they’re truly ripe. At the grocery store, you’re more likely to be on your own. But not totally on your own, because I’ve got an easy three-step process to help you pick out the best watermelon. Here’s what you need to look for in order to spot the perfect picnic-worthy specimen.1) Pick it up: Big or small, the watermelon should feel heavy for its size.
2)Look for the yellow spot: Watermelons develop a splotch where they rest on the ground. When this splotch is creamy yellow, it’s ripe.
3)Give it a thump: Tap the underbelly of the watermelon. A ripe one will have a deep hollow sound, which means it is brimming with juice and at the peak of its ripeness. Under-ripe or over-ripe melons will sound dull. www.chefkimd.com