The season of ripe, juicy, Kherson watermelons has already started in full swing. The sweet berry is currently sold literally everywhere, from flat and long ones to small seedless ones and large ones like kettlebells weighing 10-15 kilograms.
In this article below, we decided to share 6 main secrets on how to choose a delicious, sweet and ripe watermelon, from the sellers of the best Kherson berries:
Yellow spot
Look for watermelons with a large yellow spot, which is the result of growing the berry naturally without the harmful effects of growing it in a greenhouse with growth stimulants. A yellow spot on the side means the watermelon was lying on the ground and was not exposed to sunlight. This means that it ripened naturally by taking water from the soil through its roots.
Size
Always choose a medium-sized watermelon, about 10 kilograms, and naturally round in shape. An elongated watermelon means a special variety for export, because it is more convenient to transport the berry in large batches. Small watermelons the size of a palm mean that the watermelon plant did not receive enough water, because it could not achieve the usual shape (such watermelons are usually seedless because this process was not started, due to insufficient development of the watermelon fruit).
Peel
The watermelon rind should be smooth, pleasant to the touch without cracks and dents. After all, in its natural environment, being under the scorching sun and collecting morning dew, the berry gets a smooth, polished surface that is pleasant to the touch. If the surface is rough, with cracks, cuts, punctures that could have occurred both during transportation and under improper growing conditions, this may mean a spoiled product inside (the pulp will seem “fermented” or too porous).
Tail
The tail is always dry. If the tail is green and hard, it means that the plant itself is not ripe and will not be sweet with white seeds in the middle.
P- mouth sound
When you tap a watermelon, the sound should sound as if it is as empty as possible in the middle. This means that the watermelon is ripe and ready to eat. If the sound is dull, then it is still a sour berry, and the soft substance inside is tough and has white sprouts.
Green watermelon lines
The green vertical lines on the watermelon should be a bright contrasting green color, which means the berry is ripe, has received enough water, and will be sweet and juicy in the middle.
We remind you that watermelons, like any other product, should only be purchased from official sellers who conduct mandatory food safety checks. Also, you should not buy cut watermelons or halves of watermelons that have not been properly packaged.
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