Watermelon is a juicy berry with a refreshing taste that almost everyone likes. It can be consumed fresh, make jellies, smoothies, ice cream, and more. But different varieties of watermelon may differ in taste. How to choose the best fruit? Watermelon is 92% water. Especially use it on hot days when the body needs additional hydration. In addition, this product contains many useful vitamins and trace elements that promote health. To get the most out of watermelon, you need to learn how to choose it correctly. Dry tail and a special sound when patting - not the only tricks that allow you to buy a ripe fruit. The farmer told us what else to look out for. It is believed that all the coolness indicates that the watermelon is fully ripe. But this is not always an indicator. Moreover, too dry tail may indicate that the fruit is overripe. Such a watermelon can rot inside. The best option is a green, slightly dryish stem. The shape of the tail also matters. If it is smooth, the watermelon will not be too sweet. The more curved the stem, the more sugar will be in the pulp of the berries.
Pay attention to the "navel»
Consider the watermelon from the opposite side. By the so-called navel, you can determine the ripeness of the berry. This is the place where the flower is located during the ripening period. Too wide "navel" indicates that the fetus is not yet ripe. The smaller the "navel", the juicier and sweeter the watermelon will be.
Color
A ripe watermelon has alternating clear lines. If the pattern on the skin is confusing, it means that the fruit was plucked too early. Also, do not buy watermelons with large light spots. These fruits are ripe on the ground, and there is a risk that they got the eggs of worms.
Size matters. A good watermelon is large and weighs at least 10 kg. Too small berries can also be ripe. But they are raised for livestock feed. Therefore, such watermelons do not differ in pronounced taste qualities.
On the territory of Russia, ripe watermelons appear closer to the middle of July. Previously, these fruits could also be found in supermarkets. But they can be grown using pesticides. Therefore, it is better to refrain from buying these fruits until mid-summer. It is also not recommended to buy watermelons that are sold on roadsides. A lot of dust and exhaust gases settle on them. If you eat these fruits, you may develop a serious stomach upset.
