2006-06-27 13:16:42 · 10 answers · asked by Yanie 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
thump it
2006-06-27 13:20:54 · answer #1 · answered by tc_an_american 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check for no soft spots, and press on the ends, if they are a little softer than the rest of the melon then its ripe.
2006-06-27 13:33:43 · answer #2 · answered by Karan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A slight rap shoud produce a hollow sound. Also, the stem area should be firm. If it is soft, the melon is probably old.
2006-06-27 13:21:08 · answer #3 · answered by shellb7088 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are picking a Honeydew -- look for light brown spotting on the outside (not bruises)- they are usually sugar deposits.
If you are picking cantulopes-- they should feel heavy and sometimes smell sweet.
2006-06-28 10:39:21 · answer #4 · answered by JAQ2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for the ones that feel somewhat soft. That shows that they have ripened a bit and will more likely taste better. If they are harder, they're not ripe enough, and if they are too soft, they're overripe. That's about all there is to it.
2006-06-27 13:20:22 · answer #5 · answered by Archangeleon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Locate opposite end of where stalk was attached, press, if softish it is ripe
2006-06-27 13:22:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
U knock on it, and if it sounds more hollow than the ones around it, then that's the one you want.
2006-06-27 13:20:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smell it. Seriously, smell the ends of it, if it is fragrant it is ripe.
2006-06-27 13:20:01 · answer #8 · answered by somechick25 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the smell and "thump" sound.
2006-06-27 13:20:25 · answer #9 · answered by tumadre 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure that it's firm and not soggy.
2006-06-27 13:20:07 · answer #10 · answered by peony1418 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋