Why YSK: These tips may help you pick a more ripe, juicier, sweeter watermelon.

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[–] 31 points 3 years ago (4 children)

None of these visual methods are reliable as these things differ greatly amongst melon varieties. The easiest way is just to knock on the watermelon like you would a door, if it sounds hollow on the inside, then it's ripe.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    What does hollow sound like? High pitch or low pitch?

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Hard to describe, but it should sound more like you are knocking on an empty jug instead of a jug filled with water.

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