How can You tell if the watermelon is ripe enough ?
Question by Brittany: How can You tell if the watermelon is ripe enough ?
I have heard from people that if you knock on the waermelon and if it is hollow its a ripe watermelon. But I really hate it when you spend like five bucks on a watermelon and it does not taste good. Does anyone know how to determine a reallly goood watermelon is there a secret or is it just unpredictable?
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Answer by esj
Usually if they’re in season, they’re definitely going to be ripe.. well, most of them. I’m not sure if the knocking trick works? I know people look ridiculous in the grocery store doing it, though. You’re safer to buy half a watermelon which has one side already exposed and determining your decision on looks rather than sound. 
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January 12th, 2011 at 7:15 pm
Tapping and listening for hollowness is the only way I know of. When a watermelon is really ripe you can smell it through the rind.
January 12th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
just carry around a little pocket knife and try em out
thats what i would do
January 12th, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Before the seedless watermelon came out, you could SHAKE a watermelon…if you could hear the seeds rattling, that meant the melon was ready to be cut open.
You are right about knocking on it.
Also, as with most fruit, if you can find one that is relatively heavy for its size. Don’t worry if you see a slight indentation, or a yellow look, or scarring on the outside. That means nothing.
Don’t buy a watermelon out of season. they are awful.