How to Choose a Melon

Cantaloupe – look for an indented stem end This means the melon came off the vine at the right time and not too early. Honeydew – look for a smooth skin that is white, yellow or pale green. A ripe honeydew should have a fruity aroma and be soft at the stem end. Watermelon – Give it a good thump. It should sound hollow when it’s ripe. Also look for a creamy yellow underside where it laid on the ground long enough to ripen.

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How to Choose a Melon