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- creamy or yellowish patch.
- Inspect the stem: A dry, mature-looking stem scar can be a useful clue.
- Check the shape: Prefer a well-developed, reasonably symmetrical fruit.
- Examine the rind: Look for a healthy appearance and avoid serious damage.
- Compare several melons: Do not rely on the first watermelon you pick up.
- Use tapping cautiously: Sound can be another clue, but it is not a guarantee of sweetness.
Once you know which clues matter most, choosing between several watermelons becomes much easier and far less of a guessing game.
