There’s no feeling quite as good as cracking open a perfect melon.
There’s also no feeling quite as bad as cracking open a bad melon.
Picking a good melon isn’t as easy or straightforward as it is with other fruits.
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According to Green, this is all the information you’ll need to pick the best melon every time.
All melons are in season during the summer months, so you’ll find the best ones then.
These are called ground spots and they’re where the melon rested on the soil.
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During the growing process, these spots start out white and gradually change color as the sugar content increases.
When they’re gold, that means they’ve fully matured and are ready to be harvested.
And in case you didn’t know, watermelons have stems.
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They’re hard and curly and they’ll be green if the watermelon is good.
Avoid watermelons with brown stems, as that can be a sign of aging.
You’re going to want to eat this all summer long.
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“These cantaloupes are straw or golden in color with an even and thick netting,” she explains.
The opposite end (known as the blossom end) should give slightly when you press it.
The rest of the year, cantaloupes from the Harper family are in season.
They also have a netting that can vary from tight and full to very loose and thin.
The best ones will have a netting that covers the stem.
This high-protein treat can work as a breakfast, dessert, or snack.
It should also be free of microhairs and feel tacky, kind of like a basketball.
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This is true for all the different varieties.
Now that you know, get out there and enjoy summer melons while you might.
