Comments on: Produce Picks — Melons http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/09/produce-picks-%e2%80%94-melons/ The Official Whole Foods Market Blog Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:14:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Matt http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/09/produce-picks-%e2%80%94-melons/#comment-6976 Matt Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:44:54 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=486#comment-6976 Thumping a watermelon can be a very good indicator, although a hollow sound can indicate a hollow center, or "hollow heart", which occurs during the growing process, and is a result of weather and an accelerated growing rate. You can also note that most watermelon with hollow heart also have a stem end that is indented (excessively), or looks pushed in, so to speak. Look for a melon with a smooth surface, not mishapen, one that has a clean and solid thump and/or resonance to it, one that has a good heavy feel, and one with profound stripes and background color. Watermelon is a difficult fruit to predict, when it comes to the appearance versus flavor and texture, but the above tips are good helpful hints to follow... Thumping a watermelon can be a very good indicator, although a hollow sound can indicate a hollow center, or “hollow heart”, which occurs during the growing process, and is a result of weather and an accelerated growing rate. You can also note that most watermelon with hollow heart also have a stem end that is indented (excessively), or looks pushed in, so to speak. Look for a melon with a smooth surface, not mishapen, one that has a clean and solid thump and/or resonance to it, one that has a good heavy feel, and one with profound stripes and background color. Watermelon is a difficult fruit to predict, when it comes to the appearance versus flavor and texture, but the above tips are good helpful hints to follow…

]]> By: Bryan Doane http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/09/produce-picks-%e2%80%94-melons/#comment-6947 Bryan Doane Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:38:20 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=486#comment-6947 Hello, some people will knock on watermelon do try and determine if it’s ready!! For summer melons, such as cantaloupe or honeydew, shaking will give you a chance to see if the seed cavity is loose or not. If the seed cavity is loose you will feel movement internally; however, be careful if you feel movement—it could also be a sign that the melon is over ripe! If the exterior of the fruit is in good condition and has no signs of decay (sunken areas or discoloration such as black or brown spots) then a loose seed cavity is good! I hope this helps, take care! Hello, some people will knock on watermelon do try and determine if it’s ready!! For summer melons, such as cantaloupe or honeydew, shaking will give you a chance to see if the seed cavity is loose or not. If the seed cavity is loose you will feel movement internally; however, be careful if you feel movement—it could also be a sign that the melon is over ripe! If the exterior of the fruit is in good condition and has no signs of decay (sunken areas or discoloration such as black or brown spots) then a loose seed cavity is good! I hope this helps, take care!

]]> By: marika http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/09/produce-picks-%e2%80%94-melons/#comment-6928 marika Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:23:28 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=486#comment-6928 Hi, I do knock on a watermelon to chose a good one - the sound has to be bright and clear, as if there is emptiness inside. The stem also has to be dry, and also, one yellow (or not as green) side is an indicator of the melon spending time on the ground ripening rather than being picked too soon. The yellower, the better) For the cantaloupe or other melons - smelling is a good way to find a ripe one) Hi, I do knock on a watermelon to chose a good one – the sound has to be bright and clear, as if there is emptiness inside. The stem also has to be dry, and also, one yellow (or not as green) side is an indicator of the melon spending time on the ground ripening rather than being picked too soon. The yellower, the better)

For the cantaloupe or other melons – smelling is a good way to find a ripe one)

]]> By: Chelsea http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/2008/09/produce-picks-%e2%80%94-melons/#comment-6919 Chelsea Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:15:37 +0000 http://blog.wholefoodsmarket.com/?p=486#comment-6919 I'd heard knocking will also work for the sound- is shaking in fact better? I’d heard knocking will also work for the sound- is shaking in fact better?

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