Tips for Buying Watermelon

When purchasing watermelon that’s already pre-cut and packaged, look for deeply colored, juicy flesh free of any white streaks running through it. When purchasing uncut watermelons, look for melons with a smooth surface. The surface or rind of the watermelon can vary in color from dark to pale green and should look dull, not shiny.Watermelons also have a yellowish or cream-colored underbelly which is the area that lays on the ground during ripening. Melons which lack this yellowish colored area should be avoided as they may have been harvested too soon and may leave the melon lacking taste and juiciness.