From the beginning of warm days, we are waiting for the season of watermelons to come. In the summer heat, it is a real pleasure to taste the pulp of a delicious, juicy watermelon. But not every watermelon will be ripe and sweet, so as not to upset yourself with an unsuccessful purchase, you need to know the basic criteria for selecting this berry.
See immediately how the berries are stored. They should not be in direct sunlight, and a canopy should be installed under which they will be stored. Watermelons should be kept in a special metal cage to prevent the berries from falling. Falls are dangerous because bacteria will immediately begin to accumulate and multiply in any crack on the watermelon. So be sure to inspect it for integrity.
If, on your way home, you see a watermelon merchant sitting comfortably on the side of the road, you shouldn't stop and buy goods from him. Watermelons very easily and quickly absorb all the harmful substances in the exhaust gases. No matter how tasty the fruit may seem to you, it only carries harm.
Even if you are unlucky enough to choose a watermelon, don't despair. In August, the season of our Russian watermelons begins, here the choice will certainly be easier. Yours is always tastier and sweeter.
If in choosing a watermelon you are guided by the principle that the more, the tastier, then you will be disappointed. Too large a watermelon is not a sign of maturity, but an overabundance of mineral fertilizers, as well as a small watermelon, means that it did not have enough time to ripen and nutrients. A medium sized watermelon is ideal.
The next thing we pay attention to is the so-called "tail". The green color of the tail indicates that the fruit itself is still green. A ripe berry should have a dry, brown tail. Also pay attention to the color of the watermelon itself. The brighter it is, and the more contrasting the stripes stand out, the more ripe our watermelon is.
Often there may be a white spot on the rind of a watermelon. This does not mean that he is sick with something and does not affect his taste in any way. Such a spot simply shows us on which side the berry was lying while it ripened and ripened. In a ripe watermelon, such a spot is more yellow than in an unripe fruit.
So, how to choose a delicious and juicy watermelon is now clear. But you probably wondered at least once in your life, is there any benefit from such a delicious berry? Although not as big as, say, her rival has melons, but still has. Due to the large amount of liquid it contains, watermelon is a very good diuretic. Among the people, he earned himself the nickname "broom", because it "sweeps away" all the toxins and toxins from the body well.
