DeSoto, TX · how to pick a ripe watermelon
How to pick a ripe watermelon.
Four signs that separate a sweet, ripe melon from a bland one — the way we pick them at the DeSoto stand.
Four signs that separate a sweet, ripe melon from a bland one — the way we pick them at the DeSoto stand.
Turn the melon over. The pale patch where it sat on the ground should be creamy, buttery yellow — not white or green. A big, deep-yellow field spot means it ripened on the vine. This is the single most reliable sign.
Brown, corky webbing on the skin comes from bees pollinating the flower — more webbing usually means a sweeter melon. The rind should look dull, not shiny; a shiny melon is often underripe.
A ripe watermelon is 92% water and should feel heavy for its size. Between two similar melons, the heavier one is usually juicier.
Tap it with your knuckles. A ripe melon sounds deep and hollow, like a drum. A dull, flat thud can mean it is overripe or mealy.
At the stand we do this for you and tell you what is cutting sweetest that day. Seeded melons like ours often have the biggest old-fashioned flavor.
We hand-pick seeded Texas watermelons at our DeSoto stand and tell you what is sweetest that day.
Order from our DeSoto standIt is the pale patch where the melon rested on the ground. A creamy yellow field spot means the melon ripened on the vine and will be sweeter; a white or green spot means it was picked early.
Usually yes. A ripe watermelon sounds deep and hollow when you thump it. A dull or flat sound can mean it is under- or over-ripe.
Many customers find old-fashioned seeded watermelons have bigger, more classic flavor. We specialize in seeded Texas watermelons at our DeSoto stand.
621 N Hampton Rd, Suite 113, DeSoto, TX 75115
Behind the DQ — in the DQ parking lot.
Hours: Friday & Saturday pickups, or by appointment. Order ahead or book a time.