Using the curled tendril on the stem above the watermelon as a guide, you may determine whether the watermelon is ripe by looking at how brown and dried the tendril has become. The second method of determining whether your watermelon is ready to harvest is to look at the place at the bottom of the watermelon where it has been sitting for some time.
Answer: Watermelons are ready to be harvested when the bottom or belly of the fruit changes color from greenish white to buttery yellow or cream. This shift in hue is most noticeable on the dark green skinned types of the plant. Furthermore, when the fruit is mature, it loses its glossy aspect on top and turns dull in appearance on the bottom.
What does watermelon taste like?
- When it comes to flavor, watermelons are somewhat sweet and may be combined with a range of summer flavors.
- In contrast to cantaloupe, it is critical to check that your watermelon is ripe before eating it since, unlike cantaloupe, watermelon does not continue to ripen after it has been removed from the vine.
- Alternatively, watermelon may be eaten on its own or combined with feta to make a watermelon feta salad.
