a dependable measurement of sugar content.
Do not reject a sound watermelon because it has superficial scars, but do not buy one solely because it has them either.
Myth: Every Dark Green Watermelon Is Sweet
Rind color depends heavily on variety.
A naturally pale watermelon can be perfectly ripe, while a dark watermelon can still disappoint.
Comparing fruit within the same variety is much more meaningful.
Myth: The Smallest Navel Guarantees Thin Skin and Sweet Flesh
This is another attractive visual rule that is too simplistic to guarantee quality.
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