How to choose a watermelon

How to choose a good ripe watermelon

The most delicious watermelon ripen in the season, that is, from the second half of August to the end of September

It is not hard if you know a few simple rules. So we learn to choose the perfect watermelon, fragrant, sugar, melting in the mouth without nitrates!

Rule 1: Look at the calendar.

The most delicious melons ripen in the season, that is, from the second half of August to the end of September. Early watermelons are rich in nitrates, as some manufacturers, seeking rather to harvest, cucurbits fed nitrogen fertilizers and growth stimulants. If you want to enjoy a watermelon without health consequences, be patient!

Rule 2:

It is important, where you buy a watermelon. Melons should be sold either in the store or in the stalls with a tent, on special decks located at a height of not less than 15 cm from the ground. The fact that the soft flesh of watermelon - a suitable environment for growth of microorganisms that come in through imperceptible cracks along with dust and dirt. All melons instantly absorb harmful substances from the environment, so never buy them near the highway, because in automobile exhaust contains harmful substances and heavy metals. For the same reason, do not take cut watermelon, which is literally teeming with microbes

Rule 3:

Inspect the watermelon and felt on all sides - on the watermelon rind should not be even a small cracks, dents, soft spots, scratches and other damage, which can easily penetrate through the bacteria and germs. Well, if the watermelon has a spherical or slightly elongated shape, uniform and smooth color - it is a huge plus for watermelon image. Bright and contrasting stripes are a sure sign of ripeness of a watermelon, as well as a brilliant "wooden" peel, which can not be punctured by a nail, but easily scratched. Rub your finger watermelon rind - immature fruit will clearly feel the smell of fresh hay.



Rule 4. All matter in a ponytail.

Watermelon tail must be dried up - when a watermelon is ripe, he stops taking the moisture from the ground and dry. If the tail of the green, then watermelon torn to full maturity, even for a long time and have collected unripe fruit green tail yellow with time. Between mature and immature tail there is an important distinction - at the ripe watermelon tail brittle and break easily, and it is more slack in the immature fruit. If the tail is cut off, bypass such watermelon party - most likely, the sellers decided to disguise the poor quality of the crop.

Rule 5. These mysterious yellow stains.

Since watermelon is long on one side, at the point of contact with the ground formed a bright spot rich yellow and orange color - it is called "cheek". Too bright, large or uneven painted surface must alert you, because it is a sure sign that the watermelon nedolezhal on the plantation. The optimal size of the "cheeks." - 5-10 cm There is another sign of maturity - small light spots appearing on the entire surface of the watermelon rind after cessation of production of chlorophyll.

Rule 6. Large or small?

The correct answer is - medium. Large watermelons, despite their attractive appearance, often grown with the use of nitrates and small fruits often unsweetened. Sometimes there are exceptions - small watermelons and sugar can be tasty and large - watery, savory and pale pink.

Rule 7. Calls and ripe.

Tap the watermelon fist - ripe fruits emit a clear and sonorous sound and unripe watermelons respond dully. Can you put your ear to the watermelon as a sea shell, and lightly squeeze it - ripe watermelon slightly crackling.

Rule 8. A girl or a boy?

It turns out that watermelons have gender. In female fetuses the lower part is completely flat, with a large brown circle, while male fetuses it is convex and with a very small circle. Know that the most sweet and delicious - "girls", in addition to their much smaller seeds.

Rule 9. Watermelon "passport".

If you find the best watermelon and ready to buy it, ask the seller a certificate of quality, which can be considered a kind of watermelon "passport". In the certificate the following data should be specified: "homeland" watermelon, his age, that is, timing of harvest, nitrate content and other characteristics, on the basis of which you can make a final conclusion, or may not be watermelon on your desk. If the seller shows you a photocopy of the certificate, look at the print - it must necessarily be colored rather than black and white. If you suspect a false documents do not risk - health is more expensive.

Rule 10. "Disclosure" nitrates.

Finally, you have purchased a "correct" a watermelon, brought it home and cut. Do not rush to taste, first make sure that the fetus is not nitrate. You should alert the following points - incredibly bright watermelon flesh with a purple tinge, yellow fiber in the pulp and smooth gloss on a cut watermelon instead krupitchatoy surface. Remember that nitrates are concentrated closer to the crust, so kids always leave the juicy core - it is just the most delicious.

Enjoy the fragrant and sweet pulp, cook from her juices and summer desserts, which are very fond of children. And, you can arrange melon fasting days and lose weight is tasty, easy and useful. We wish you a pleasant and juicy watermelon pores fruit mood!