A Grower’s Trick for Choosing a Sweet Watermelon

rather than relying on it alone.

When comparing two melons, examine the stem end carefully. A dry, brownish, naturally developed scar can be a positive sign, but it does not prove that the flesh inside will be exceptionally sweet.

 

The Most Useful Clue: The Field Spot

 

Another feature worth checking is the field spot, sometimes called the ground spot. This is the area where the watermelon rested against the ground while it was growing.

A mature watermelon often develops a creamy yellow or yellowish field spot. A very pale, white

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