{"id":11439,"date":"2025-04-22T21:18:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T21:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11439"},"modified":"2025-04-22T21:18:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T21:18:26","slug":"how-to-pick-watermelons-that-are-ripe-and-have-red-sweet-paper-thin-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11439","title":{"rendered":"How to pick watermelons that are ripe and have red, sweet, paper-thin skin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>How to choose a watermelon that is just right:<\/p><div class=\"olzov69f5a9ccf0e78\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.olzov69f5a9ccf0e78 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.olzov69f5a9ccf0e78 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.olzov69f5a9ccf0e78 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.olzov69f5a9ccf0e78 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.olzov69f5a9ccf0e78 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>1. Look for the \u201cSugar Spot.\u201d A small, dry, slightly flattened sugar spot means the fruit is ready. Stay away from spots that are big or wet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"quads-ad28933\" class=\"quads-location quads-ad28933 \" data-lazydelay=\"3000\">\n<div data-widget-host=\"revcontent\" data-pub-id=\"196472\" data-widget-id=\"286099\" data-widget-rendered=\"true\">\n<div class=\"sbn-widget-container\" data-nosnippet=\"true\">\n<div class=\"sbn-widget-container rc-uid-286099 rc-widget-container rc-desktop\">\n<div class=\"sbn-widget-body rc-widget-body\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"rc-item\">\n<div class=\"sbn-native-item  rc-sponsored\">\n<p>2. *Look for Uniform Color*: The best rind is deep green and has a uniform color.<\/p>\n<p>3. *Feel the Weight*: A watermelon that is ready should feel heavy for its size.<\/p>\n<div id=\"quads-ad41459\" class=\"quads-location quads-ad41459 \" data-lazydelay=\"3000\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1742614163054-0\" data-google-query-id=\"CP2Tl4zE54wDFXKugwcdIB8Usg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22982497132\/un-aret-cp61_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>4. Tap until you hear a hollow sound. A deep, hollow sound means it\u2019s ready, while a dull sound means it\u2019s not ready yet.<\/p>\n<p>5. Look at the field spot. If it\u2019s yellow, it\u2019s ready, but if it\u2019s white or green, it\u2019s not.<\/p>\n<div id=\"quads-ad41460\" class=\"quads-location quads-ad41460 \" data-lazydelay=\"3000\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1742614249047-0\" data-google-query-id=\"CIi8l4zE54wDFeGIgwcdxGIg0Q\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22982497132\/articles-p515_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>6. Check the Rind \u2013 A smooth, spotless rind means the fruit is fresh, while deep cuts or soft spots could mean it\u2019s gone bad. Follow these steps to always enjoy a sweet, juicy watermelon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to choose a watermelon that is just right: 1. 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