How do you know when a watermelon on the vine in the garden is ripe or ready to pick?

Question

We have 12 in our garden only I don't know when they are ready to pick.

Answer 1

Picking ripe watermelons
http://www.cahe.nmsu.edu/ces/yard/1996/072296.html
Choosing a ripe watermelon is a challenge. In the field or garden it is much easier than in the store because you will have more clues. The indications to look for in the garden
are the .......................
............drying of the "pigtail" or
tendril closest to the melon on the vine............
If it dries while the leaves and rest of the vine looks good, the melon should be ripe.
.......thumping the melon doesn't always work!

When the stem breaks off with a gentle pull or tug ....It's READY.
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Watermelon: Fun Facts
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Answer 2

There are 3 the thank you to tell while a watermelon is in a position to be picked. a million. The tendril next to the stem would be dry. 2. you are able to thump it consisting of your finger. it could have a lifeless sound. a pointy sound capacity it is not ripe. 3. turn it over. The section that touches the floor must be yellow. If all that pans out you're solid to pass.

Answer 3

Dm has the right answer..the spot on the bottom will be white when immature..when it gets yellow, it is ripe....I personally grow them and was raised on a farm...I have some watermelon growing now and will post a link below to my garden...

Answer 4

Do not thump the mellon to check its ripeness. Look at the spot where it is sitting on the ground, and check that color. If it is yellow, go ahead and pick it. If it is white, leave it for longer.

Answer 5

Knock on it,if it sounds kinda hollow its ripe if it doesnt seem to have a sound its not its hard to explain but try it you will see what I am talking about