How Do I Know Watermelon Is Ripe?

How to Tell if a Watermelon Is Ripe (with Pictures)

1. Make use of the thud test. When you beat the rind with your palm, a ripe watermelon should produce a deep hollow sound, akin to that of a knock on the door.
2. Check the location of the field.
3. Feel the weight of it.
4. Take a whiff of the melon.
5. Take a look at the tendril.
6. Squeeze the flesh with your hands