Watermelons and summer go together better than peanut butter and jelly. 🍉 But, how do you tell if a watermelon is ready to eat? The Alabama Cooperative Extension System — ACESedu — has some tips:
When the summer sun is scorching and you need quick relief from the heat, there is little more refreshing than a juicy slice of fresh watermelon. However, it is important to know what to look for in order to pick watermelons at their peak ripeness.an Alabama Cooperative Extension System home grounds, gardens and home pests regional agent, said the peak harvest time for watermelons is dependent on the variety.
“Another way to check ripeness is to look for the dead tendril or curl near the point where the melon is attached to the vine,” O’Rear said. “This method works pretty well for seeded watermelon varieties, but not for seedless ones.” Watermelon is an excellent source of vitamin C. In fact, according to the United States Department of Agriculture , just one wedge of watermelon contains over 23 milligrams. This accounts for 38% of daily vitamin C requirements.
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