Tips For Knowing Sweet And Matang Shelfs, What Are?

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JAKARTA - Unlike other types of fruit, it is not known how to smell or press the fruit. Thick skin makes it difficult for many people to choose really cooked and sweet watermelons. Thus, this often makes buyers disappointed when they find out that the watermelon is undercooked.

Here, VOI presents five mature watermelons as reported by various sources.

When the watermelon is ripe, you will see yellow skin spots on the bottom. This area is called a ground spot or belly spot because it is part of the melon that touches the ground and is not exposed to the sun when it grows. If you can't find the ground spot, the possibility of the melon being harvested too quickly and not having time to fully mature. Or, if there are soil spots but the color is whiter than yellow, it is also an indication that the watermelon may be picked from the bottom too early.

The appearance of yellow spots on the soil is the best sign that the watermelon is ripe and very sweet. You also have to look for brownish black spots known as sugar spots on the watermelon. This is a sign that the watermelon you choose has a good and sweet taste.

Quoted from Southern Living, Thursday, June 6, you must choose a watermelon that has a strong and consistent line pattern. Because, skin color and pattern determine the maturity of the fruit. Green lines must be dark green and deep, while the pale lines must be cream or light yellow. In addition, you may want to choose a watermelon that looks dull. If the color is very glossy, it is likely that the watermelon is still new or less ripe.

There are various opinions about whether you should hit a watermelon to test its maturity or not. This may sound ridiculous, but some say you should tap the bottom of the watermelon lightly and listen to the sound that is resonating and empty. This suggests that the watermelon is quite runny and ready to eat. According to this theory, you should not choose a watermelon if the density produces a blunt sound or if the skin feels soft.

The easiest way to know if the watermelon is ripe is to pick it. It should feel heavy on the hand, no matter the size. But you can't tell how heavy the watermelon is of a certain size. So, the best way to determine which melon is quite heavy is to take two or more melons that are approximately the same size. And choose the heaviest one.

Quoted from Healthline, watermelon stalks refer to pieces of stems that stick after the fruit is harvested. Transporting water and nutrients that allow it to grow, these stalks connect leaves, flowers, and plant fruit to their roots. Green stalks usually indicate that watermelons are harvested too early and not ripe, because they are still growing. On the other hand, dry stalks and brownish colors show ripe watermelons.