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Hi, The first year we grew watermelons we didn't have much success with picking at the correct time. Some were not ripe, others were too ripe, a few were correct. Since then I have had great success with looking at the bottom of the melon. If you see a yellow area and the rind is dull the watermelon is ripe. Don't go by size; I have all ready picked 5 melons (perfect ripeness) that were smaller than a larger one that is still out in the garden. It hasn't developed that yellow spot yet, so there it sets, contiuning to get larger. I haven't had much success with the 'thumping' method either. Enjoy your melons, Diane |
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