Pick the perfect

WATERMELON

Yellow Spot

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FLAVORFUL

Look for a yellow field spot. This usually means it was on the vine longer and is full of flavor.

Dull & Dark

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Ripe

Look for dark & dull melons which is a sign that the melon is ripe.

Lots of Webbing

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Sweet

Webbing or sugar spots means that the melon is seeping out sugar and is a sign of sweet melon. 

Round & Heavy

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SWEET

Find a watermelon that is a uniform size (oval or round) and heavy.