We have a local Radio Host, Randy Lemmon. He does all things gardening, and has great tip sheets for the Coastal Texas area. Randy Lemmon
He recently shared a tip for picking the best watermelon. I tested it out, and it is spot on.
Don’t listen for the “Hollow” thump. Roll that melon over and look for the spot on the bottom.
When I picked the Good Melon, it was not overly sweet, and very crunchy with a very high water content. That’s the kind I like. Crunchy, juicy, and not over sweet.
The Better Melon was sweeter, a little less crunchy, a thinner rind, and not mealy or mushy in any way. My second favorite. I can’t abide a mealy, mushy, Melon.
The Best Melon has a short shelf-life, if you get the best Melon, eat it right away, or you could end up with an overripe Melon, and that gets a little mushy.
It’s high Watermelon season, I hope this helps get you through the rest of the summer.
Enjoy!
Thanks for the tip. I had no idea on how to select melons.
Melons are tricky. This doesn’t work for cantaloupe, or honey dew. Cantaloupe you can tell by smelling. No smell, no buy. I have no idea on honeydew, cause I’m not a fan of them. It would be nice to be able to use the same method on people. 😁
Haha! Yes, and it would be quite a scene at the local pub😉
Melons are easier than people! 😁
since I just stumbled across your sharing my info on watermelons, (on a google search, while trying to understand people’s love for salt on melons) i’ll tell you the advice I learned re: Honeydew: Squeeze ’em… they need just a little give, but avoid those that are rock hard. And you are spot on with Canteloupe… If you smell canteloupe, you buy it… I love your version though: No Smell; No Buy!
Wow I showed up on a google search and Randy Lemmon found me! Made my day. Thanks for your kind comment.
Smelling people, or turning them over to check out their spots is generally frowned upon, and in some circles it is a criminal offense. Best to avoid melon standards when dealing with people.👀😅🤣
Great tips. I’ll remember them next time I’m choosing a melon.
I’ll give it a try. Can’t guarantee I’ll be a fan regardless, though. 😃
Well, you now have the Odd Knowledge of how to pick out a good melon to impress all your friends with! There’s always that.
Good point. 😃
Your description makes it sound like you can use this method, but then it depends on just how you like your watermelon. Sort of the melon version of what makes a good banana.
I think I saw this on facebook or something. I’ll try it next time I buy a watermelon, if I remember.