conditions, including sunlight, temperature, water availability, and the stage at which the fruit was harvested. Two fruits that look similar can still have different levels of sweetness.
That is why popular tricks involving the stem, tapping sound, webbing, stripes, or size should be viewed as selection clues rather than foolproof tests.
The Simple Shopping Checklist
When you are standing in front of a pile of watermelons, use this quick checklist:
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- Feel the weight: Choose a watermelon that feels heavy for its size.
- Find the field spot: Look for a developed
