The best way to tell if a watermelon is ripe is to pick it up and look for a yellowish spot underneath. "It should be dull in color, and the belly or underside of the watermelon should have a creamy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A ripe watermelon will feel heavy, have a dry brown tendril, a yellow ground spot, dull skin, and a sweet smell. Check that the ...

Watermelon is a sweet summer treat that has been a Southern favorite for generations. When you bite into one, what you want is juicy, sweet goodness. But if the melon isn't fully ripe, you end up with ...

Because this hefty fruit doesn't ripen off the vine. In the peak of summer, there’s nothing quite like the simple pleasure of a perfectly ripe watermelon. But how to tell if a watermelon is ripe at ...

Watermelon season is here, and I don't know about you, but I've personally made it my life's mission this summer to eat as much watermelon as humanly possible. With its high water content—92 percent ...

A ripe watermelon will feel heavy, have a dry brown tendril, a yellow ground spot, dull skin, and a sweet smell. Check that the blossom end is slightly soft, the color is vibrant and uniform, and it ...

Look for a creamy yellow field spot to ensure the watermelon ripened on the ground. Juicy, sweet, ripe watermelons will be heavy, show webbing, and have an easy-to-scratch rind. Thump the melon for a ...