This feels like one of those things that sounds really reasonable but is, in fact, complete bullshit.
Actually I follow this guide somewhat and its worked for me so far.
Or it only applies to this specific one breed.
At a specific time of year, in a specific part of the country.
Located entirely within your kitchen.
It’s in German but still
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I hate almost all watermelon and other fruits in the squash family. Similar to cilantro and soap, there is a lesser known bitter chemical that I’m a supertaster of. I can taste if a slice of cucumber is dipped in a gallon of water. Love pickles, however, as cooking destroys the chemical. Those fake-ass refrigerated cucumbers in vinegar sold as premium pickles can suck my balls, especially when a restaurant puts them on a sandwich.
Yellow meat moon and star watermelons don’t have this chemical, btw.
Anyhow, grew up farming. The thump test is the superior test for melons. There’s a note they ring at that means a properly ripe and sugary melon, can’t explain it. My wife has me pick out melons for her and the kids. Everything else is mostly superstition or unreliable like field spots. I can consistently pick a good melon or warn if I can’t find a good one.
