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Laffy Kat

(16,691 posts) Sun Jun 1, 2025, 07:09 PM Jun 1

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Watermelon question. [View all]

How does one select a watermelon that is not over-ripe? I've found loads of advice about picking out a sweet, juicy, ripe watermelon, but none for avoiding the over-ripe fruit. I love me some watermelon and am tired of spending money on melons that are only fit for smoothies.

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Watermelon question. [View all] Laffy Kat Jun 1 OP

I've read that the dark green stripe should only be SheltieLover Jun 1 #1

Oh, ok. I'll try that. I'll try anything. Laffy Kat Jun 1 #3

Cantaloupes are always a crap shoot. MIButterfly Jun 1 #7

Sounds soooo good! SheltieLover Jun 1 #11

I thump then with my knuckles and listen for a hollow sound The Blue Flower Jun 1 #2

I already do that. Laffy Kat Jun 1 #4

Ty! SheltieLover Jun 1 #12

Good question, but no answer IrishBubbaLiberal Jun 1 #5

Tend to like less ripe watermelon too. I let others eat the heart, while I stay closer to rind. Silent Type Jun 1 #6

When my brother was still on this earth and working at the local grocery, he would be asked to pick a melon. efhmc Jun 1 #8

I was told that the larger the yellow spot on the bottom of the melon, KitFox Jun 1 #9

OK, now that makes sense. Laffy Kat Jun 1 #16

Ok, here's the system that works for me Beatlelvr Jun 1 #10

Some time ago, I asked chat gpt essaynnc Jun 1 #13

Just saw this today... buzzycrumbhunger Jun 1 #14

Buy one in the Caribbean 😀 malaise Jun 1 #15

I have been routinely disappointed in the taste, or lack thereof, of most... 3catwoman3 Jun 2 #17

I gave up years ago malaise Jun 2 #18

I would LOVE to buy one and enjoy it in the Carribean! Laffy Kat Jun 6 #19

Hope you make the trip at least once malaise Jun 6 #20

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