Since watermelon season is here, I figured I’d share this. Everyone knows I always choose the best ones—and no, thumping them won’t tell you much.
Here’s exactly how you should choose a watermelon that’s sweet, juicy, and perfectly ripe:
🍉 1. Look for the Field Spot (the yellow patch)
This is where the watermelon sat on the ground.
👉 The darker and more creamy yellow it is, the riper the melon.
A pale or white spot? Likely underripe.
🍉 2. Check the Webbing (brown, web-like lines)
These web-like scars show where sugar seeped out while bees pollinated the flower.
👉 More webbing = sweeter watermelon.
Yes, those little “ugly” lines? That’s the good stuff.
🍉 3. Pick a Dull Skin (not shiny!)
Ripe watermelons have a matte, dull-looking skin.
👉 If it’s shiny, it’s likely under-ripe.
🍉 4. Weight Matters
Pick it up!
👉 A ripe watermelon should feel heavy for its size—that means it’s packed with water (aka juicy goodness).
Compare a few of the same size and choose the heaviest one.
🍉 5. Shape Check: Uniform & Symmetrical
Avoid melons that are lumpy or oddly shaped—they may have grown unevenly or received inconsistent sun and water.
👉 Choose one that’s round or oval but symmetrical.
🍉 6. Listen, but don’t rely on thumping
Yes, a deep hollow sound can mean it’s ripe.
👉 But honestly? This trick isn’t as reliable unless you really know what you’re listening for. Better to trust the visual signs.
🍉 Bonus: Sugar Spots or Sappy Drops
Some melons have little black dots or sugar oozing out near the stem.
👉 That’s another sign it’s sugary sweet inside!
TL;DR – The Perfect Watermelon Should Be:
âś… Creamy yellow field spot
âś… Dull, matte skin
âś… Heavy for its size
âś… Lots of webbing
âś… Symmetrical shape
Trust the signs, not the thump. Happy watermelon season! 🍉✨