How to Tell If a Watermelon Is Ripe, According to a Farmer Who Grows Them

How to Tell If a Watermelon Is Ripe, According to a Farmer Who Grows Them

Because this hefty fruit doesn't ripen off the vine.Getty / By IAISIIn the peak of summer, there’s nothing quite like the simple pleasure of a perfectly ripe watermelon. But how to tell if a watermelon is ripe at the grocery store, when you're choosing one among many other seemingly identical options, can feel more like guesswork than a sure thing. We spoke with a watermelon farmer to get his expert tips for choosing the best watermelon. From un…