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### 2. **Check the Field Spot**
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* This is the creamy yellow spot where the melon rested on the ground.
* The **darker and more golden** the field spot, the riper the watermelon.
* Avoid pale or white spots — those usually mean the fruit didn’t ripen long enough.
### 3. **Tap Test (Optional but Popular)**
* Give it a gentle knock.
* A ripe melon sounds **deep and hollow**.
* A dull or flat sound might mean it’s overripe or underripe.
### 4. **Look for Sugar Spots or Webbing**
* These brown, web-like marks indicate the melon was **very sweet** — they’re caused by sugar seeping out.
* Don’t be put off by them; they’re a good sign!
### 5. **Pick It Up**
* A ripe watermelon should feel **heavy for its size** — that means it’s full of juice.
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## 🧠 **Why So Many People Get It Wrong**
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Let’s face it — shiny produce is attractive. It looks fresh and clean. But when it comes to watermelon, the shinier it is, the more likely it was picked before reaching peak sweetness. That’s why so many people end up with bland fruit that looks perfect but tastes like… nothing.
It’s not your fault — the truth is just not widely known. But now you know the **ripeness indicators that really matter**.
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## 🍉 **Quick Checklist: How to Pick a Perfect Watermelon**
✅ Dull, matte skin
✅ Dark yellow field spot
✅ Heavy for its size
✅ Webbing or sugar spots
✅ Deep, hollow sound when tapped
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🚫 Avoid:
❌ Shiny skin
❌ Pale or greenish field spot
❌ Lightweight melons for their size
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## ✅ **Final Thoughts**
The next time you’re picking out a watermelon, don’t be fooled by that glossy, picture-perfect skin. **What looks good on the outside isn’t always best on the inside**. Instead, use these simple tricks to find a watermelon that’s bursting with flavor and ripeness.
**Everyone might be grabbing the shiny ones — but now you know better.**
Happy watermelon hunting! 🍉
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