In the field they don't stop to thump the watermelons, they just look at them." The watermelon rind often provides clues to its ripeness, Egel said. "A watermelon that is ripe will be faded on the top ...

“In the store, the tendril test won't work ... Your quest is not just about finding a ripe watermelon; it’s also about avoiding overripe melons. “In the field, overripe watermelons will ...

To test the sound, use your knuckles to rap on the middle of the watermelon. Train your ear to hear the difference in ...

Everyone knows a ripe watermelon when they see a slice, but this will help you pick the ripest, juiciest, and sweetest of the ...