8 Secrets To Growing Amazing Watermelon

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Growing watermelons can be a lot of work, and the last thing you want is to pick one that isn’t ripe yet. We’ve all experienced the disappointment of slicing open a flavorless watermelon after months of hard work. But, fear not! There’s a simple trick to know exactly when your watermelon is ready for harvest.

While you may have heard of thumping a watermelon to hear a hollow sound or checking for a yellow field spot, there’s a more reliable way to know when it’s ripe. Look at the stem of the watermelon where it’s connected to the vine. You’ll see a small leaf and a curlicue. Watch the curlicue closely; when it starts to dry up and turn brown, your watermelon is ripe and ready to be picked.

It’s essential to wait until this curlicue dries up, as it’s a sign that the watermelon has reached full maturity and sweetness. When the curlicue is still fresh and green, your watermelon is still ripening, and picking it prematurely will result in an unripe and flavorless melon.

So, follow this secret tip and enjoy the juicy, sweet taste of perfectly ripe watermelons all summer long. And don’t forget to save the rinds for making delicious pickled watermelon rinds.

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