Comments on: How to Pick a Good Watermelon AND 2 easy ways to cut one!

By: Amber K.

Amber K. — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 01:16:57 +0000

A good friend of mine was a watermelon farmer and the yellow spots aren’t from laying on the ground but from where the fields have been disturbed and the big leaves that provide shade for the melons get disturbed. It’s essentially a sunburn! It doesn’t affect the fruit, but it’s not the prettiest looking melon.. Great tips on cutting them! I’ll have to try those soon!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:26:13 +0000

In reply to phyper1. Great tips! Thanks so much for sharing!

By: phyper1

phyper1 — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 10:04:10 +0000

I love water melon. It is so refreshing in the summer. But I disagree with ‘how to pick…..No. 5. if it sounds hollow, that’s the one you want!’ Wrong !!! If it sounds hollow and light, REJECT IT. It is over ripe and horrible inside. I used to grow and pick watermelons for the market. So, here are my points for choosing a good fruit.
1. A dark colour is best. Ignore the yellow patch. That’s where it was lying on the ground.
2. With your nail scratch a bit of the green skin. If it peels off easy it is good and ripe. My ultimate, easiest test.
3. Pick up 2 or 3 watermelons and feel the weight. Ignore the too light one(over ripe) and the too heavy one(unripened)
4 Taping and listening to sound is good advice but not easy to identify.
5. If you are strong, lift the fruit up, next to your ear and squeeze with both hands. If you hear a noise inside, take it.
As far as slicing it, I cut the top with the stalk, as shown, I half it lengthwise. then quarter it( or make it into 8 if fat). Then take a SLIM knife and and cut loose along the end of the red flesh, best on both sides. Then cut downwards, slicing into triangles about 2cms. thick. Serve on the plate or store in the fridge.
If you are out in the Countryside and it is sunny and warm, cool your watermelon in the sun!!! When you cut it into 2/4 leave it out in the sun for 10 minutes. As the water evaporates it cools the flesh!!! Dushe away!!!!!!!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 14:04:33 +0000

In reply to Bonnie. Bonnie, I feel your pain! Cut up some watermelon this last weekend but couldn't eat it. Sigh.....

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 04:15:58 +0000

I love watermelon. I think it’s refreshing & delicious.

for the record:
I get those looks&comments (just try this one, etc) when I turn down cantaloupe. Yuck! I even hate the smell.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 25 May 2014 16:02:23 +0000

In reply to Colette. Colette, we are kindred spirits! My son is also grown and to this day it is still a "thing" between us! Thanks so much for your kind comment. Deb

By: Colette

Colette — Sun, 25 May 2014 15:26:49 +0000

Thanks for the watermelon tips! I found the “favourite son” comment amusing, as that is my only son and I’s thing too. I say “Your my favorite son” and he replies “I’m your only son”….he is grown now, however, this has remained with us into adulthood.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 14:38:54 +0000

In reply to couture31. Thanks so much for stopping by! Left a comment on your darling blog! Deb - The Oldest Sister

By: couture31

couture31 — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 23:03:40 +0000

Just re-posted this on my blog, http://www.couture31.org ! LOVE IT 🙂 Thanks!

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By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:49:32 +0000

In reply to mamacookblogspot. Yes, this method would be great for a crowd! Deb - The Oldest Sister

By: mamacookblogspot

mamacookblogspot — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 05:08:38 +0000

That works if you have a lot of watermelon eaters but I love watermelon, my son likes it sometimes (he’s 3) and my husband hates it so I’d have to eat a lot of watermelon in one go!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 14:27:53 +0000

In reply to AntiMomAmanda. Hi Amanda! Thanks for stopping by! In the past I always tried to get one WITHOUT the yellow spot. Now we both know! Deb - The Oldest Sister

By: AntiMomAmanda

AntiMomAmanda — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 02:08:10 +0000

i was JUST talking to my sister about picking a good watermelon bc we end up getting horrific ones!! passing this on to her and can’t wait to get to the store to find a good one this time! thanks for sharing and so happy to have found your site!!

By: Debbie

Debbie — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 01:45:07 +0000

In reply to Ellen.

Ellen….thanks for sharing your tip! I’m going to try that next time! Deb – The Oldest Sister

By: Ellen

Ellen — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 13:41:56 +0000

I find that if you rap them with your knuckles they should vibrate (feel not visual) if they’re good.

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By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 03:38:18 +0000

In reply to Ellen Knox. Ellen, you are my kinda woman! Deb - The Oldest Sister

By: Ellen Knox

Ellen Knox — Thu, 04 Jul 2013 02:43:44 +0000

I don’t like any kind of melons. I don’t hate them, but don’t see an reason to eat them. Thanks for the tutorial. It will help with family gatherings this summer.

By: annMarie

annMarie — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 23:39:01 +0000

Fabulous post! Pinned! Great Tips! Visiting from Tuesday Trivia and following you via Bloglovin’!

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By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 01:07:02 +0000

In reply to Linda Alcorn-Burg.

Hi Linda! Yes, sometimes we are unable to eat things but still need to fix them don’t we? I’m sure that this will work for you! Deb – The Oldest Sister

By: Linda Alcorn-Burg

Linda Alcorn-Burg — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 00:25:15 +0000

I’m quite allergic to melons but this is good information.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 00:07:41 +0000

In reply to Laura @ The Rookie Cook.

Laura – I so agree! I’ve always hated cutting them because of the mess but seriously, this is the way to go! Deb – The Oldest Sister

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 00:06:54 +0000

In reply to Michelle.

Hi Michelle! Me too! I never knew until just lately! But now we are both experts…haha! Deb – The Oldest

By: Debbie

Debbie — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 00:06:07 +0000

In reply to Andi @ The Weary Chef. Hi Andi! I can stomach cantaloupe but like you, am very MEH about honeydew. I am in LOVE with how to cut a watermelon though after I've learned these tricks! Thanks for stopping by! Deb - The Oldest Sister

By: Andi @ The Weary Chef

Andi @ The Weary Chef — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 22:12:25 +0000

I LOVE this post! I have been eating watermelon all my life, but I haven’t known the “right” way to pick or cut one. Those strips and cubes are great!

Do you like cantaloupe? I can’t stand it, but I love watermelon. I’m very meh on honeydew, but I don’t seek it out.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 15:32:11 +0000

I’ve avoided the yellow spots, too! Thanks for setting the straight for me!

By: Laura @ The Rookie Cook

Laura @ The Rookie Cook — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 15:01:23 +0000

Good tutorial – I hate cutting up watermelon. They are so messy!! 🙂

By: Cindy @Hun... What's for Dinner?

Cindy @Hun... What's for Dinner? — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 14:19:46 +0000

Great tips Debbie! My oldest doesn’t like water melon either, LOL. Thank you for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.