Watermelon is the most summer fruit treat you can imagine. We all love juicy berries since childhood. How not to be mistaken when choosing a watermelon and what to look for when buying?
There are many folk tips for choosing a ripe and sweet watermelon. The effectiveness of these tips is also supported by experts from among farmers and gardeners.
There are a lot of melons and gourds in the markets and shops during the season. We choose the ripe ones, here are a few signs:
1. The ripeness of the watermelon is indicated by the dry tail of the stalk.
2. Pay attention to the lighter spot on the peel. This is the place where the watermelon came into contact with the soil, it should be bright yellow!
3. Are you afraid of nitrates? Ask the seller for the conclusion of the veterinary and sanitary examination, you can only trust him. Household instruments for measuring the amount of nitrates are not accurate and can often be wrong both up and down.
4. The color of the watermelon pulp, of course, also matters. It is not worth buying cut watermelons, but it is worth paying attention to the pulp of the watermelon from the batch. Today there are several varieties of watermelons with bright red, pink and even yellow flesh. All of them can be sweet and juicy, which means they will not disappoint you with their taste.
But the popular division of watermelons by sex into "girls" and "boys" is nothing more than just a myth. From an agronomic point of view, all watermelons are female, because only female flowers bear fruit.
Using these simple tips, you can choose the best watermelon for your table!
