How to Pick a Ripe Watermelon
Pick it up and pat the belly of the melon. A ripe melon will produce a deep, hollow sound. Under-ripe melons will sound more like a dull thud. The surface of the melon should be hard and firm.Watermelons develop a yellow spot at the place they rested on the ground while growing. When they are ripe and ready to eat, the spot will turn a a brighter yellow. The brighter the spot, the longer the melon stayed on the vine sweetening up.
When is Watermelon Season?
Watermelon season runs through the summer, from May to September. This can vary depending on where you live, so keep your eye out at your local markets and farmer’s markets for their first appearance.
How to Cut a Watermelon
To cut a watermelon, lay it on its side on a large cutting board or baking sheet. Cut off one end, and then cut off the other end. Stand the watermelon up on one of the flat ends, and cut down the sides to cut off all of the rind. Then you can proceed to cut the watermelon into cubes. If you’d rather keep the rind on and cut it into wedges, stand the watermelon on one of the flat ends and cut it in half from top to bottom. Then cut each half in half again (top to bottom), and you can cut it into snack slices from there.
Best Watermelon Cocktail Recipes
In this collection of the 12 best watermelon cocktail recipes, you’ll find treasures such as Mango Watermelon Margaritas, Watermelon Party Punch, Watermelon White Wine Slushies, Frozen Watermelon Moscow Mules and much more. You’re going to want to try them all, so find a big, sweet, juicy watermelon and get started. Enjoy!
