Choose a watermelon with a dark green, dull-looking rind rather than shiny. A dull surface usually means the fruit is ripe ...

This mealiness is what happens when a watermelon is overripe, loses moisture, and becomes dry and almost grainy. But if you follow the field spot hack to pick out the perfect watermelon ...

The shinier the rind looks, the less ripe it is. Some watermelon rinds may also feature a field spot — a circular area on the rind that doesn't have any stripes — or webbing, which is a rough ...

A yellow field spot indicates the watermelon ripened in the field, while a white spot suggests it’s underripe,” states Wroten. Lastly, Wroten emphasizes the sound test. “When you thump a ...

Gardeners and farmers interested in learning how to grow seedless watermelon are invited to a special Watermelon Field Day at the University of Guam’s agricultural experiment station in Inalåhan.

3. Look at the field spot: This is where the watermelon was in contact with the ground. Look for an orange or yellow spot to maximize flavor. 4. Give the melon a little thump: Go ahead ...

Today we join them in a gorgeous garden in Virginia's Tidewater region to learn all about the famed red and sweet watermelon. Hello, hello, friends. Good to see you. - Oh, it's always a pleasure ...