Never pick a bad watermelon again – use my ‘tap and skip’ method and make sure to check the color of the stem

WATERMELONS can be a refreshing fruity treat or a tasteless mush.

A fruit seller has revealed a simple trick to use when buying melons.

In your viral videoTikTok user Joe (@joes.fruitworld) explained the simple steps to follow before choosing your watermelon.

He explained that feeling the fruit can be even more revealing than just looking at it.

Joe recommended hitting the watermelon with the palm of your hand.

“When it bounces off your hand, beautiful, [it’s] nice and crispy inside,” he told his followers.

According to the professional, if the melon is not hard or firm to the touch, it is not worth selecting the fruit.

Joe also revealed a quick technique for identifying whether fruit is in season.

The TikToker advised his audience to pay special attention to the melon stem.

Holding up a watermelon for demonstration, he pointed out the slight browning around the edges.

Joe explained that a brown stalk means the fruit is perfect and ready to eat.

However, if the area still looks a little green, it is likely underripe.

“This is how you choose a good watermelon,” the fruit expert told viewers.

He assured the audience that by following his tips they would “never pick a bad watermelon again.”

TikTok users shared their thoughts on the advice in the comments section.

“Look at the roots and the indentations”, suggested a follower.

“[If the] the bottom of the watermelon has a small hole [then it] It’s the best and sweetest melon,” said someone else.

“Cut next time, so we know [it’s not] bulls**t,” joked a third spectator.

EXTRA TIPS

Food experts in The Mediterranean dish shared some other helpful tips for choosing watermelons.

They recommended examining the shape of the melon and opting for a symmetrical shape.

Professionals also suggested choosing heavier watermelons as they contain more water and tend to be juicier.

When it comes to the skin of the fruit, food experts advise opting for those with a dark and opaque appearance.

They also recommended looking for melons with webbing, sugar spots, or yellow spots, as these also tend to be signs of ripeness.

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