Mind your melons

Heather says:

When looking for the perfect watermelon:

• Check the stem.  It should be present, but shrunken and discolored.
• Look for a symmetrical fruit.
• Check the underside, buttery yellow is a good indicator of ripe flesh.
• Finally don’t be shy, smack that sucker, it should have a deep tone.  If it sounds dull, the melon is over-ripe.  A high-pitched tone indicates a green melon.  The slapping method works best on the larger varieties, as smaller ones tend to sound green.
• Color is not a good indicator of ripeness, but avoid melons with soft spots or bruises.

Enjoy!

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