5 key tips to make sure you pick the perfect watermelon every time
3. Size
It’s only natural to assume that bigger is better when selecting a watermelon. I don’t know about you, but when I look through vegetables and fruits in a shop, I almost always aim to take the largest of the bunch.
In reality, the best watermelons aren’t the biggest. That’s not to say they’re the smallest either. Instead, they’re somewhere in the middle. Although it goes against almost everything you’ve ever been taught, in this instance ‘average’ is actually what you should look for.
4. Tail
The tail of a watermelon is a very good indicator as to its ripeness. A green tail can be indicative that a watermelon was picked to soon, and thus it won’t taste so nice. Watermelons sporting dried out tails have the best taste, so make sure you’re aiming for them.
So there you have it; 5 ways to improve your watermelon picking when you’re at the store. It’s certainly something I’m going to keep in mind moving forward!
