How to select watermelons at the peak of ripeness

Fresh fruits have the finest flavor and texture when at the peak of ripeness. Here is how to pick the perfect watermelon.

The cold, juicy sweetness of a ripe watermelon on a summer day is a tradition not to be missed. There is nothing more disappointing than a watermelon that has not achieved the perfect sweet juiciness, leaving the crowd with a tasteless and tough let-down.