How To Identify Sweet Watermelons – Tricks To Make Your Summer Tastier

Do you like eating watermelon, but need help identifying the sweet ones? Here are some tricks for you. 

Zee Media Bureau | May 17, 2025, 14:06 PM IST

What makes summer more enjoyable are the watery, succulent, and sweet watermelons. Juicy slices of ripe watermelon turn the day into a refreshing treat. But an issue that sometimes comes up is how to identify sweet watermelon when buying one. 

Worry not, here are some tricks to bring home a sweet watermelon: 

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Water Content

Water Content

It is not just your sweet treat, but is also 92% water and low in calories, so this summer, say hi to the succulent fruit - Watermelon. 

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Trick 1: What's The Shape On The Watermelon?

Trick 1: What's The Shape On The Watermelon?

The first trick you need to keep in mind is the shape of a watermelon. If it is round, it is probably sweet, and if it is long, it is watery. 

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Nutrition

Nutrition

The watermelon is rich in antioxidants, Vitamin C, and fiber. 

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Trick 2: What's The Colour Of Spots?

Trick 2: What's The Colour Of Spots?

If the watermelon has a big yellow spot, it is going to be sweet; however, if it has a white spot, it could be tasteless. 

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Your Sweet Summer Friend

Your Sweet Summer Friend

Summers and watermelons are not only a trip down memory lane, but also everyone's sweet friend this season. 

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Trick 3: Lines - Close Or Far Apart?

Trick 3: Lines - Close Or Far Apart?

If the lines on the watermelon are close, it is sweet, but if they are far apart, it will be tasteless. 

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Evenings With Sweet Watermelons

Evenings With Sweet Watermelons

With these tricks in your corner, get ready to enjoy your evenings with watermelons this summer.

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Credits

Credits

(Photo Credits: Representational Image/ Freepik)

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