There are skills in selecting watermelons, and different varieties are slightly different, but in general, the selection methods are mostly the same

①Look at the color

Although there are many varieties of watermelon, the color of the rind also varies. Some are dark in color, some are lighter in color; some have dark green wide stripes, and some have narrower stripes; some have walnut patterns, and some have pineapple patterns.

No matter what the texture is or the color of the skin, when we choose a watermelon, we only need to look at its glossiness.

The skin of a ripe watermelon will naturally have a unique luster, just like a thin layer of candles and a layer of varnish, giving it a bright and round luster.

②Listen to the sound. Due to the expansion of the cell wall of the mature watermelon, a certain cavity will be formed inside the watermelon. When it is knocked evenly, it will make a specific sound

Listen to the sound of the watermelon. , usually flick it with your fingers, and some people tap it with four fingers of the palm. If the sound you hear is thick and dull, it is a mature melon. If the sound is crisper or has no echo, it is mostly a raw melon.

③Gently touch the watermelon by hand. The skin of the mature watermelon will feel smooth and soft

According to legend, some folk masters blindfold their eyes or cannot see their fingers when they reach out. Even at night, he could accurately pick ripe watermelons. This was actually because the surface of ripe watermelons felt smooth to the touch. He judged whether the watermelons were raw or ripe based entirely on the feel.

Practice has proved that the ripeness of watermelon can indeed be judged by the feel, but this technique requires a certain amount of experience.

First look, second pat, and third touch. No matter what kind of watermelon it is, if you master the above three identification methods and make a comprehensive judgment, you can buy a mature watermelon.

The early-maturing watermelon is about to go on sale. With the temperature of 36 degrees Celsius yesterday, it was really suitable to buy a watermelon, then get some water from the well, chill it for a while, and then eat it every time. Dayton. For me, watermelon is the official way to start summer. We used to grow watermelons every year at home, but now that my parents are older, they no longer continue to grow watermelons on a large scale. A few years ago, in order to provide watermelon for the family, I planted more than a dozen watermelon seedlings in my vegetable garden. If you grow watermelons, you need to know when is the best time to pick them, that is, you need to know what kind of watermelons are more delicious.

However, most of the earliest watermelons on the market are small and high-quality watermelons. The price of these watermelons is relatively high, generally 4-5 yuan per pound, or even higher. So I really can’t afford to eat the watermelon that just came on the market. I buy watermelons myself and eat them when they are in season, and the weather is hotter at that time.

When watermelons are on the market, there will be many small trucks on the roadside pulling up a cart of watermelons for sale. In fact, I think the watermelon purchased at such a place is fresher. However, since the watermelons here come in different sizes, you have to rely on your own experience when it comes to choosing delicious watermelons. Here, based on my own experience in growing and buying melons, I will tell you how to choose sweet watermelons.

1. Look at the appearance. Here we need to pay attention to one aspect, that is, do not choose those watermelons that are not straight, that is, those that are not round. Although there is a rural saying: "Crooked melons with split dates are more delicious", but I personally feel that when buying watermelons, you should never buy crooked melons. Because those watermelons that grow irregularly usually have problems with pollination development. Such watermelons will have more white tendons, which will affect the taste of the watermelon.

In addition to the length of the watermelon, we also need to take a look at the belly button of the watermelon. Here we generally choose watermelons with small and round belly buttons. This watermelon develops well through pollination and grows well in the later stages. Generally, this kind of watermelon is sweeter. Here we also need to look at the skin of the watermelon. The skin has white wax and is shiny. Generally, watermelons are relatively fresh.

2. Listen to the sound. This method is a necessary skill for many people who buy watermelons. Even if you don't understand it, you still have to learn how to pat the watermelon gently or tap it with your knuckles. Although this method does have a certain effect, some people who don't often buy melons really can't tell the difference. When we crack the watermelon, if there is a crisp popping sound, it means that the watermelon is ripe.

3. Pick and cut the melons directly. When buying watermelon, many people will ask the boss whether it is guaranteed to be ripe, and the boss will usually say that it is kept ripe. Then, after choosing a watermelon, we can directly ask the boss to cut the melon on the spot to see if it is ripe inside. This method is the most direct and very good.

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I am very happy to be invited to answer this question, how to choose watermelon? Are there any differences in the selection methods for different varieties? Before choosing watermelons, we need to first understand what varieties of watermelons are available.

Summer is here, and the May Day holiday is about to end. Where are everyone on vacation? Many people are still staying at home, so why are they staying at home? It's not because I don't have money, or because I have to work overtime, but because the current weather really makes it impossible to go out and play, hahaha.

The furnace-like weather was so hot that it made people feel uncomfortable and infuriated. The only thing that made us happy was to be able to eat a watermelon taken out of the refrigerator. The taste can only be described as "refreshing". However, many friends who buy watermelons may not know how to choose when buying watermelons. They happily bought a watermelon and went home, but when they cut it open, they were extremely disappointed. So today Ahao will teach you how to choose the sweetest and most delicious watermelon.

1. Black Beauty

This kind of watermelon is also one of the most common varieties of watermelon and the most commonly eaten watermelon by all of us. It is oval in shape. It is smaller in size and has a pure black rind. As the name suggests, it is a black beauty. This kind of watermelon not only has red flesh, but also is tender and juicy. When you bite into it, you will be filled with watermelon juice.

2. Mibao

Mibao is also called Taihei. This kind of watermelon is spherical in shape. Its peel is dark green. When it is mature, there is wax powder on the surface. Red, crispy, sweet and juicy meat. Another feature of this kind of watermelon is that it has a thick skin. Thick skin has the advantage of being easier to transport, but it is a loss for us consumers. When we buy a big watermelon, the skin takes up most of it, hahaha.

3. Seedless watermelon

Seedless watermelon itself is not seedless, but refers to watermelon without seeds in the fruit. Its full name is triploid seedless watermelon. This kind of watermelon is the most enjoyable to eat. Since there are no seeds, you can eat it in big mouthfuls without worrying about getting the seeds into your stomach. However, this kind of seedless watermelon grafted seedlings has a low survival rate and slow healing speed, which is a common problem in current production. It restricts the development of seedless watermelon production and causes great economic losses to melon farmers. This also results in the low yield of this variety of watermelon, so the price of seedless watermelon will be slightly more expensive than other varieties of watermelon.

4. Texiaofeng

I don’t know if you have heard of this kind of watermelon. I believe that few people have eaten this variety of watermelon. The Texiaofeng melon is very small, but Very sweet, very crispy, and the skin is very thin. The biggest difference between Texiaofeng and other varieties of watermelons is that the flesh is yellow. This variety of watermelon is most famous in Xinjiang, Lanzhou in Gansu, Dezhou in Shandong, Dongtai in Jiangsu and other places. Its original species may come from Africa, and is widely cultivated in tropical to temperate zones of the world, and was later introduced to China.

Moreover, the yield of this variety of watermelon is relatively low, and it is generally more common during the anti-fruit season. From the outside, it doesn't have as deep a pattern as other watermelons. Unless you look closely, you can't see its pattern at all. Its appearance is relatively smooth. But one of its characteristics is that its flesh is yellow. The sugar content is no less than that of other watermelon varieties, and the taste is also very good.

The above are just four varieties of watermelon. In fact, there are many varieties of watermelon. These are common to us and can often be purchased. In summer, watermelon is our first choice of fruit. We usually buy it whole, so choosing watermelon becomes a problem for us. Now I will share with you some tips on choosing watermelon.

~~How to choose watermelon~~

Now that you know how to choose watermelon, the next step is to prepare to eat watermelon. Since we are all accustomed to buying watermelon in whole, This also leads to the fact that many times the watermelon cannot be eaten. At this time, how to preserve watermelon becomes the key. If it is not preserved well, watermelon can easily breed bacteria, which will cause a bad stomach. Here I will share with you how to preserve watermelon.

Watermelon is rich in nutrients and has high water content. Bacteria reproduce very quickly. It is not easy to store after cutting. Some people cut the watermelon and eat half of it, then cover the other half with plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator. , this is not possible, it can’t be eaten after being stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you want to store it for a longer period of time, you should pay attention to the following three points.

First, we must clean the watermelon before cutting it, and then wipe it dry before cutting it to minimize the invasion of germs. Many people don't have this habit of cutting watermelons, so they cut them directly. Therefore, we must develop the habit of cleaning watermelons before cutting them.

Second, before we cut the watermelon, we should know roughly how much we can eat, so that when we cut the watermelon, we can immediately cover the leftover with plastic wrap. We cannot wait until we have finished eating the watermelon before sealing it with plastic wrap. This is very detrimental to the preservation of the watermelon.

Third, when we seal the watermelon with plastic wrap, we must seal the entire watermelon with plastic wrap. We cannot just seal the incision and then put it in the refrigerator. This can shorten the storage time of the watermelon. Extended to about a week.

Fourth, when we put the watermelon in the refrigerator to refrigerate, try not to mix it with other things, especially if you can’t finish the rest of the meal. This is very detrimental to the preservation of the watermelon.

Summary:

In this hot summer, there is nothing more comforting than a piece of iced watermelon. I believe that both adults and children like this fruit very much. However, although watermelon is delicious, you should not eat too much. A moderate amount is best.

Okay, the above is my opinion on this issue. If you still have different opinions, you are welcome to leave a message and comment below. Finally, the weather is getting hotter and hotter, so everyone should drink more. Water.

Due to different varieties, watermelons are divided into thin-skinned and thick-skinned, and different methods must be used for different characteristics.

The first point is to listen to the sound. Generally, most people can tell whether a good watermelon is good by listening to the sound. All types of watermelons can be judged by the sound. Different watermelons make different sounds because of their thicker and thinner skins.

Secondly, most people

think that if the bottom of a watermelon is yellow, it must be a ripe melon. In fact, many times because the bottom of the melon does not see the sun, it may have turned yellow when it is medium to medium ripe.

The real accuracy method is

1. Look at the color and listen to the sound to see if the watermelon is smooth, with clear patterns. If the watermelon has obvious lines, if the bottom of the watermelon is yellow, it is a ripe melon. If there are hairs on the surface of the watermelon, the watermelon is dull yellow, and the lines and patterns of the watermelon are unclear, this is an unripe watermelon. To determine whether a watermelon is ripe or not, the first thing you hear when you tap it is the popping sound, which means the watermelon is ripe. The banging sound means the watermelon is not yet ripe, and the muffled sound means the watermelon is overripe.

2. If the watermelon has green petals, it means it is ripe. If

the watermelon is dark in color, has fallen hairs, and has a brittle sound, it means it was picked before it was ripe. If the melon petals are withered, it is an ayahuasca melon. This kind of watermelon is of particularly poor quality.

3. Look at the head and tail of the watermelon. Both ends are well-proportioned and good-looking. The watermelon has a plump surface around it, which is a good watermelon. Watermelons with large heads and small tails or watermelons with pointed heads and thick tails are of poor quality.

4. It is more elastic than watermelon, and the skin is thinner. Mature melons are more fragile when pressed with your fingers. Watermelon that is soft is an overripe melon.

5. If the watermelon feels like it is floating in the air when you weigh it with your hands, it is a ripe melon. If the watermelon sinks when you weigh it, it proves that the watermelon is a raw melon.

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How to choose watermelon

First, look at the pedicle of the watermelon

When buying a watermelon, first look at the pedicle of the watermelon. Is it fresh? If it is withered or black and yellow, don't buy it. This means that the watermelon has been picked for a long time, or it may be a melon on ayahuasca.

Second, look at the circle at the bottom of the watermelon

Look at the small circle at the bottom of the watermelon. If it is large, it means the melon has a thick skin and a bad taste. If the circle is small, , indicating that the rind of watermelon is very thin and the taste must be the same.

Third, look at the color

Take a look at the color of the watermelon. If the color of the watermelon looks a little whitish, then don’t use it. If the color of the rind looks like lines, don’t use it. Clear and darker, generally unmistakable.

Fourth, look at the shape

When buying watermelons, you can judge the melons by their appearance. Some watermelons of the same variety have strange shapes, so don’t choose them. Choose the shape. Melons that are more symmetrical are better.

Fifth, if it doesn’t work, just cut a piece and take a bite

The above is my personal opinion, I hope it will be helpful to you

Now the weather is getting hotter and hotter. , watermelon has the effect of clearing away heat and relieving summer heat. The season for eating watermelon is here. So when buying watermelon, how can you choose a sweet and delicious watermelon?

Let me share with you my method of selecting watermelons, which is simple and practical.

First, when choosing watermelons, you must first look at the appearance.

Among a bunch of watermelons, first select the ones that are long and well-proportioned. A well-proportioned watermelon usually has a thin rind. If it is a crooked melon, even a ripe watermelon will look half-white and unpalatable.

Second, when selecting a watermelon, feel it with your hands to see if the skin of the watermelon is slippery or not.

Put the watermelon that is of good quality into one hand, and touch it back and forth with the other hand to see how slippery it is.

Generally speaking, if the skin is smooth, it is basically cooked. If it feels astringent or slightly brittle when touched, it means it is not cooked properly and must be discarded.

Third, look at the melon.

(1) Check whether the melon is fresh. If the melon is fresh, it means the watermelon is freshly picked. If the melon base is wilted, it means that the watermelon has been picked for a long time, or the watermelon was picked from a dead melon vine. Don't choose such a melon, even if it is ripe, it will not taste good.

(2) Check whether the connection between the melon base and the watermelon is dented. If it is dented, it means it is ripe. If it is not dented, it means it is not ripe.

Fourth, look at the pedicle.

Similarly, if the melon base is concave, it means the watermelon is ripe, otherwise it means it is not ripe.

Five, shoot with your hands.

Hold the watermelon in your hand and pat the watermelon with the other hand.

(1) Listen to the sound. If the watermelon makes a "pop, pop" sound, it means it is ripe. If the watermelon makes a "pop, pop" sound, it means the watermelon is not yet ripe.

(2) By feeling.

Hold the watermelon with one hand and shoot it with the other hand. When shooting, the hand holding the watermelon can feel the other hand shooting through the watermelon, giving it a transparent feeling. It means the watermelon is ripe. If it is not transparent, it means it is not yet ripe.

According to these methods, you can basically select ripe and sweet watermelons.

Do you have any other ways to choose watermelon? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area, and let’s learn a better way to choose watermelon together.

The voice is crisp and raw,

The voice is dull and mature!

The hot summer is coming, and watermelon is the most seasonal fruit in summer. It not only clears away heat and relieves summer heat, but also whitens teeth and replenishes body moisture. But do you know what kind of watermelon is the most delicious and what kind of watermelon is the sweetest? As a veteran melon eater, let me tell you how I choose watermelon. "Look once, weigh twice, knock three times." As long as you remember this jingle, you will definitely be able to pick the watermelon you want.

Take a look, what do you see? There are five major points that you must remember to look at. First, take an overall look to see if the shape is symmetrical and whether there are any scratches. Make sure the watermelon has grown naturally and has no trauma. Secondly, look at the stem of the watermelon to see if it is still green. If it is green, it means it has just been picked and is still very fresh. If the stem has dried or even turned black, then you need to pay attention to how long the watermelon has been stored. , has it deteriorated inside or something like that? The next step is to look at the melon navel. The size of the melon navel is related to the batch. The first batch of melons grow at the top, so the melon navel is relatively small, and it is also the best cared for. The second batch begins. Melons, the navel will be larger, the care is not that good, and the skin will be thinner, so when we choose melons, we can choose the watermelons from the second batch, because the watermelons from the second batch will have more sunlight. It is sweeter, so it is best not to buy watermelons with smaller navels. Next, look at the melon patterns. The melon patterns on mature watermelons will tend to spread out, while on immature watermelons, the melon patterns will appear to be gathered together. However, it all depends on your own perception when looking at the melon patterns. Well, there is a saying in the watermelon world that if the lines are thick, the watermelon will be raw; if the lines are open, the watermelon will be ripe. So when choosing a watermelon, you need to choose one with open lines. It is best not to buy one with no lines, even if it is very sweet. It must have been manipulated. Finally, look at the color. When choosing a watermelon, many people will choose a watermelon that is all green. In fact, this is wrong. When buying a watermelon, you should choose a watermelon with a yellow lump. Generally, the yellow lump is the part that is easy to contact the ground. During the growth process of watermelon, there will always be a part on the ground where the sun cannot reach it, so it will appear yellow. The whole body of green watermelon is somewhat abnormal, so it is best not to buy watermelons that are all green. With these five points confirmed, you have basically selected the “good stuff”.

"二 weigh" means to weigh. When weighing what to do, consider the proportion of watermelon. A good watermelon will be relatively heavy, because the heavy weight of the watermelon means that it has enough water and is mature enough. This is not only useful when choosing watermelon, but also when choosing cantaloupe.

"Three knocks", that is, beating the watermelon. This technique is more difficult to master. Knock the watermelon hard with your knuckles, and then listen carefully to the sound the watermelon makes. Ripe watermelons usually make a brighter sound. The sweet and crisp watermelon has a crisp sound, similar to the crisp sound made by knocking porcelain. The sandy watermelon also has a crisp sound, but the sandy watermelon is not as loud as the sweet and crisp watermelon. If you pick a watermelon and it sounds muffled and feels soft to the touch, then the watermelon is either deflated or broken, and it is not a good melon anyway.

As long as you master the method I mentioned, you will be sure to eat "good melon" in the hot summer. Secondly, there are different varieties of watermelon, but the above method still works.

The dull sound of knocking melons is familiar.

Looking at the watermelon butt,

patting it with my hand to look at the pattern of the melon