A list of the contents of this article:
- 1 、How to choose watermelons
- 2 、How to choose watermelons to be delicious and sweet
- 3 、Three tricks on how to choose watermelon
How to choose watermelons
Choose a watermelon with a dull color: the shiny appearance shows an immature watermelon. This also applies to cantaloupe finding that there is a yellowish field on watermelons: this is a common feature of melons, which is left when watermelons grow on the ground. This area should be a yellowish cream color, the darker the cream color, the longer the time, the better the maturity.
When you look at the watermelon pedicel, you can take a look at the watermelon pedicel. It is better for the watermelon pedicel to have a stout turquoise head. The greener the watermelon pedicel color is, the more moisture content the watermelon contains, and the fresher the watermelon is. If you look at the circle at the bottom of the watermelon, the smaller the circle at the bottom of the watermelon is, the thinner the skin of the watermelon is, and the watermelon is usually sweeter.
The methods of selecting watermelons are: see whether the beard next to the melon is dry, see whether the pattern is scattered, hold it up to see whether it is "past the hand", look at the flower pedicel judgment, touch the surface judgment, look at the melon vine, and so on. To see whether the beard next to the melon is dry or not, each watermelon has its own "beard". The ripe watermelon has a characteristic: the whole vine is very green, but the beard next to the watermelon is dry.
How to choose watermelons to be delicious and sweet
If you look at the circle at the bottom of the watermelon, the smaller the circle at the bottom of the watermelon is, the thinner the skin of the watermelon is, and the watermelon is usually sweeter. Look at the lines of watermelons when picking watermelons with neat lines and distinct shades of watermelons, this kind of melons develop better and will be more delicious than disordered melons.
Look at the watermelon stalk. When choosing watermelons, it is better to choose the stout green ones, because the greener the stalks are, the more water they absorb, and the fresher the melons are, to ensure that the watermelons are ripe and sweet. Look at the circle at the bottom of the watermelon. The smaller the circle at the bottom of the watermelon, the better. Small means that the watermelon has thin skin, more flesh, fast ripening and sweetness. Look at the watermelon lines.
Watermelons are divided into male and female, just like oranges, the circles at the end of the female watermelons will be smaller, so they will be sweeter, while the male watermelons are larger, generally in a pile of watermelons, the female watermelons are less. Look at the color of watermelons: generally turquoise watermelons, and watermelons with darker lines are sweeter, plants rely on chlorophyll for photosynthesis, the greener it is, the more sufficient it is.
Vines: fresh and thick green vine heads indicate that watermelons are fresher, and curved vine watermelons are usually sweeter than straight vines. Navel: mature watermelon navel is sunken, while immature watermelon navel is not sunken. The navel with a deep depression and full surrounding usually indicates that the watermelon is ripe. Sound: tap watermelon, the sound of ripe watermelon is clear, there is obvious thumping sound, while the sound of immature watermelon is more dull.
Observe the bottom of the watermelon: choose a watermelon with a smaller circle at the bottom and a more round shape, which has a thin skin and a better taste. Avoid watermelons with large circles and thick skins at the bottom, as they are usually not sweet enough. Check the melon stalk: watermelons curled up with melon stalks are usually sweeter. Straight linear stalks indicate that watermelons may not be sweet enough.
Three tricks on how to choose watermelon
Tips on how to choose watermelons: one look, two touch, three listen to observe the appearance of watermelons: choose watermelons with dark and bright skin, which usually means that watermelons are ripe and fresh. If the watermelon vine is green and fresh, the watermelon has just been picked, while the withered vine suggests that the watermelon may have been stored for some time. Touch the watermelon skin: gently press the watermelon skin with your thumb.
Three best ways to choose watermelons: listen to the sound: tap the watermelon, and if it makes a "bang, bang" sound, it means the watermelon is ripe and sweet. On the contrary, if the sound is "Dangdang", the watermelon may not be of good quality. Observe shape: ripe sweet watermelons are usually evenly shaped. Less-than-ideal watermelons may have irregular shapes.
The three techniques for selecting watermelons include listening, observing the peel and checking the stalk. Listen to the sound of a watermelon by tapping it. A crisp, loud sound usually means that watermelons are ripe. A low voice may indicate that the watermelon is not ripe enough. And overripe watermelons will make a "poof" sound. However, although this method can judge the maturity, it can not completely determine the taste and quality.
Observe the appearance: choose watermelons with smooth surface, no obvious convexity and damage. Gently tap the watermelon, if the sound is clear and free, it means that the watermelon may not be mature or overripe. Smell: ripe watermelons emit a faint fragrance rather than a pungent smell. If the watermelon has a pungent smell, it may have gone bad.