The yellow stain is a sign that the fruit has been in contact with the ground; in this case it is ripe. If you notice instead the white spot is still unripe
The yellow stain is a sign that the fruit has been in contact with the ground; in this case it is ripe. If you notice instead the white spot is still unripe
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How to tell if a watermelon is ripe and good to eat

published on 19 June, 2018 at 09:49
We have experimented with different ways of cutting and serving watermelon flawlessly, a fruit that accompanies us during the summer dinners and to pleasantly surprise guests. But when you go to buy it, do you know how to identify if it's a ripe and juicy one? There are simple and quick "tricks" to pick the right watermelon among all those we see at the greengrocer: on the outside they all look the same, but there are considerable differences.
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