How to choose a melon?
Melons, cantaloupes, watermelons, and honeydews are fruits than can be delicious. As long as you choose the right one!
Here are 5 tips to choose the best melon without any problems.
The smell
You absolutely have to smell your fruit! If it is ready to be eaten, a sweet scent should emanate. Be careful though, the smell shouldn't be too strong, or it could be spoiled.The weight
A melon is sweeter (and so tastier) when it is heavy. Weigh the fruits before picking one.The vine
You should know that a ripe melon easily comes off the vine, and this can be used as an indicator for a mature fruit.The stripes
You can actually judge a melon by its cover! A nice fruit will show around ten stripes. The sharper they are, the better!Appearance
Finally, don't stop your choice on a fruit that looks too soft: this is the sign that it isn't really good anymore.Recipes using melon, cantaloupe, watermelon, honeydew
Because we love melon in all its forms, here are some recipes to enjoy a nice and fresh melon!
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Jenny,
10/01/2020
We never stop learning. I will use this information when I buy my next melon
