Comments on: HOW TO CHOOSE THE “RIGHT” WATERMELON (AND WHY TAPPING DOESN’T WORK) http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/index.php/2009/05/how-to-choose-the-right-watermelon/ What About Watermelon? Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:57:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: kauaikid http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/index.php/2009/05/how-to-choose-the-right-watermelon/comment-page-1/#comment-1612 kauaikid Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:28:26 +0000 http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/?p=26#comment-1612 I've always used the tapping method and it's always worked very well. I always listen for a "ringing" tap as opposed to a "dead" tap. I’ve always used the tapping method and it’s always worked very well. I always listen for a “ringing” tap as opposed to a “dead” tap.

]]> By: dansun http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/index.php/2009/05/how-to-choose-the-right-watermelon/comment-page-1/#comment-1593 dansun Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:02:15 +0000 http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/?p=26#comment-1593 TAPPING DOES WORK! Scientific proof: http://index.hu/tudomany/2011/08/26/erdemes_a_dinnyet_kopogtatni/ TAPPING DOES WORK! Scientific proof:
http://index.hu/tudomany/2011/08/26/erdemes_a_dinnyet_kopogtatni/

]]> By: watermelons http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/index.php/2009/05/how-to-choose-the-right-watermelon/comment-page-1/#comment-1490 watermelons Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:32:42 +0000 http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/?p=26#comment-1490 When it comes to tapping for sound here is my theory: Hollow sound means it is firm all the way through the melon. As a result, it is either ripe and ready to eat or possibly a little on the green side. From this point you would need to look at the color (as discussed above in the article) to distinguish if it is green or ready to eat. If the sound is flat than the melon is definitely in the stages of being/becoming over ripe. If it is over ripe, larger melons tend to lose their symmetry by becoming flat on top. It is hard to write an article on a general "how to select a watermelon" because there are so many different varieties which show different traits when selecting the right one. To sum it all together, the thumping sound can only inform you whether it is or is not over ripe. The chances of you selecting a watermelon that is not fully ripe (on the green side) should be slim considering the time it takes to get on the store floor (only if shopping at large retailers). Because it will still ripen with time. Hope this helps. When it comes to tapping for sound here is my theory:

Hollow sound means it is firm all the way through the melon. As a result, it is either ripe and ready to eat or possibly a little on the green side. From this point you would need to look at the color (as discussed above in the article) to distinguish if it is green or ready to eat. If the sound is flat than the melon is definitely in the stages of being/becoming over ripe. If it is over ripe, larger melons tend to lose their symmetry by becoming flat on top. It is hard to write an article on a general “how to select a watermelon” because there are so many different varieties which show different traits when selecting the right one.
To sum it all together, the thumping sound can only inform you whether it is or is not over ripe. The chances of you selecting a watermelon that is not fully ripe (on the green side) should be slim considering the time it takes to get on the store floor (only if shopping at large retailers). Because it will still ripen with time. Hope this helps.

]]> By: jgc http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/index.php/2009/05/how-to-choose-the-right-watermelon/comment-page-1/#comment-1451 jgc Mon, 04 Jul 2011 19:24:23 +0000 http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/?p=26#comment-1451 Also Happy 4th of July! Also Happy 4th of July!

]]> By: jgc http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/index.php/2009/05/how-to-choose-the-right-watermelon/comment-page-1/#comment-1450 jgc Mon, 04 Jul 2011 19:23:29 +0000 http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/?p=26#comment-1450 When I tried to hold one end of the watermelon then thump the other end. It worked for me and it was perfect! Your tips also helped me. "Look, Lift, and Turn"! When I tried to hold one end of the watermelon then thump the other end. It worked for me and it was perfect! Your tips also helped me. “Look, Lift, and Turn”!

]]> By: The Chief http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/index.php/2009/05/how-to-choose-the-right-watermelon/comment-page-1/#comment-1419 The Chief Sun, 12 Jun 2011 03:49:01 +0000 http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/?p=26#comment-1419 I was taught - by a crafty lady in the islands - the thump test, and to listen to the melon speak back. I listen for my thump to echo towards the center of the melon, to know if its a good one. I would have to admit, that I have at times, wondered if this really works. However, so far it has NEVER failed me. Maybe that ole island girl knew what she was doing. I was taught – by a crafty lady in the islands – the thump test, and to listen to the melon speak back. I listen for my thump to echo towards the center of the melon, to know if its a good one. I would have to admit, that I have at times, wondered if this really works. However, so far it has NEVER failed me. Maybe that ole island girl knew what she was doing.

]]> By: Marcel http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/index.php/2009/05/how-to-choose-the-right-watermelon/comment-page-1/#comment-1409 Marcel Mon, 30 May 2011 16:47:51 +0000 http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/?p=26#comment-1409 How do your tips prevent you from picking one that's to ripe? My common problem How do your tips prevent you from picking one that’s to ripe? My common problem

]]> By: Ann http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/index.php/2009/05/how-to-choose-the-right-watermelon/comment-page-1/#comment-1408 Ann Sun, 29 May 2011 15:52:19 +0000 http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/?p=26#comment-1408 I only buy them out of the back of a pick-up truck on the side of the road. I've never had a bad experience. Every time I buy one from the store, whether it's Target, Sweetbay, Publics, or whatever, they are ALWAYS terrible. I'm always so disappointed that I wasted $5+. Go with the locals on the side of the road. :) I only buy them out of the back of a pick-up truck on the side of the road. I’ve never had a bad experience. Every time I buy one from the store, whether it’s Target, Sweetbay, Publics, or whatever, they are ALWAYS terrible. I’m always so disappointed that I wasted $5+. Go with the locals on the side of the road. :)

]]> By: d2 http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/index.php/2009/05/how-to-choose-the-right-watermelon/comment-page-1/#comment-1342 d2 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:53:52 +0000 http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/?p=26#comment-1342 if curl is dried up the watermelon should be ripe. if curl is dried up the watermelon should be ripe.

]]> By: d2 http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/index.php/2009/05/how-to-choose-the-right-watermelon/comment-page-1/#comment-1341 d2 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:52:48 +0000 http://www.whataboutwatermelon.com/?p=26#comment-1341 If the curl is dead the watermelon should be ripe. If the curl is dead the watermelon should be ripe.

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