The pink juicy fruits of watermelons are a kind of summer symbols. They allow you not only to quench your thirst, but also to enjoy the impeccable sugar taste. However, choosing a high-quality, ripe and nitrate-free fruit is a whole science. There are several simple rules, adhering to which you can choose a real watermelon.
Instructions
Step 1
Choose only whole fruits
Make sure the watermelon you choose is safe and sound. It should not have cracks, dents and other imperfections visible to the eye. Also, make sure the fruit does not rot, as the watermelon is not edible. If the watermelon has been cut, you should also refrain from buying it.
Step 2
Pay attention to the size
A large watermelon may not always turn out to be sweet, rather the opposite. Paying attention to the size, choose the “golden mean”. A medium sized watermelon will be both ripe and sweet.
Step 3
Explore the minke peel
Fruit crust can tell you a lot. A ripe berry has a hard and shiny crust. Try to pierce it with your fingernail, if the crust does not lend itself to your manipulations, then the fruit is ripe. This fact is due to the fact that the tail of a ripe watermelon dries up, this leads to the cessation of moisture intake and further hardening of the crust. Unripe, it is easy to pierce, in addition, when rubbing the crust, it can emit the smell of freshly cut grass. It is also worth paying attention to the "streakiness" of the watermelon. The brighter the contrast between the stripes, the more ripe the watermelon.
Step 4
Note the yellow side
A watermelon ripe in the field, as a rule, lies with one side on its side, due to which it turns yellow. The color of such a spot in a ripe watermelon should be deep yellow, in some cases even orange. After the fruit ripens, under the influence of direct sunlight, light spots may also appear on the watermelon - a sure sign of ripeness.
Step 5
Check if the ponytail is dry
This is perhaps the most famous sign of fruit ripeness. After ripening, the tail of the watermelon dries up, the water supply to the fruit stops, and it is disconnected from the melon. However, it should be remembered that a similar tail can also be found in old, long-standing fruits, so consider this feature when choosing only in conjunction with the rest.
Step 6
Choose female fruits
Watermelon is a bisexual berry, and it is generally accepted that "girls-watermelons" are much sweeter and tastier than "boy-watermelons". It is quite easy to distinguish between them. On the opposite side of the tail, female watermelons have a flat circle. Choose just such fruits.
Step 7
Pay attention to the sound
Ripe watermelons, when knocking on them, emit a characteristic sound. It should be as loud as possible, and not deaf. In addition, ripe berries begin to crackle even with light squeezing, which is also a sure sign of ripeness.
