The melons at the grocers all look delicious. But which one should you buy? Here are a few tips to know if a watermelon is ripe and ready to eat.
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1. Tap it. Does the watermelon sound hollow?
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NO
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It's probably not ready to be eaten. Select another watermelon.
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YES
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It's hard to tell what "a little is". Since you've said "Yes" to most of the tests, it's probably good to eat.
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2. Look at the color on the top. Is there is a slight contrast between the stripes?
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Continue testing.
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YES
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Enjoy your delicious watermelon!
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YES
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4. Press on it. Does the watermelon give a little?
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YES
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3. Check the color on the bottom. Does it have a yellow-colored bottom?
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That may be OK that it doesn't. Continue testing.
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How To Tell If A Watermelon Is Ripe
