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I didnt eat too many as a kid, didnt eat many as an adult before I met Classic, BUT, after meeting him have eaten quite a few watermelons....or rather slices....
I just cut one up for him and as usual I took a small piece and he asked me how was it...I told him,..Good but I prefer the large ones with the seeds...This one was seedless, round and smaller....The larger, black seeded ones seem to have more flavor...
So, whats your opinion?..What one do you prefer?..
I just cut one up for him and as usual I took a small piece and he asked me how was it...I told him,..Good but I prefer the large ones with the seeds...This one was seedless, round and smaller....The larger, black seeded ones seem to have more flavor...
So, whats your opinion?..What one do you prefer?..
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dem ones wif da seeds be more gooder.....sides' spittin seeds is part of da fun.
A lot of you have heard that a watermelon has to be ripe to be good, and that is correct, because the sugars develope in the late stages of development. But, how can you tell if a watermelon is really ripe?
The answer is, that you need to balance the melon on your shoulder, and with the hand on that side, hold it very tightly against your ear. Try to seal your ear to the wall of the melon. Then, with the other hand, thump the melon soundly with the nail of your middle finger. If the melon is green it gives off a muffled, tight, tapping sound. If it is ripe, it gives off a deep, round, gong-like sound like a tank full of water might. Keep your ear really tight and once you have heard a ripe melon, you will never be able to mistake a green one for a ripe one again. If the melon is too large to pick up, just lean right over and put your ear on it where it lies and go to thumping. The important thing is to hear that drum-like water tank sound. Melons that are too ripe, show signs of it like a soft spot or withering on the outer rind.
All you have to do is hold it in one hand,...thump on it and if it vibrates really well and you feel it vibrating in your hand, then its ripe....
BR? your setting yourself up for that one
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I can impart some valuable information to the members of the forum on this particular topic.
A lot of you have heard that a watermelon has to be ripe to be good, and that is correct, because the sugars develope in the late stages of development. But, how can you tell if a watermelon is really ripe?
The answer is, that you need to balance the melon on your shoulder, and with the hand on that side, hold it very tightly against your ear. Try to seal your ear to the wall of the melon. Then, with the other hand, thump the melon soundly with the nail of your middle finger. If the melon is green it gives off a muffled, tight, tapping sound. If it is ripe, it gives off a deep, round, gong-like sound like a tank full of water might. Keep your ear really tight and once you have heard a ripe melon, you will never be able to mistake a green one for a ripe one again. If the melon is too large to pick up, just lean right over and put your ear on it where it lies and go to thumping. The important thing is to hear that drum-like water tank sound. Melons that are too ripe, show signs of it like a soft spot or withering on the outer rind.
Throw them on the ground. The ripe ones are bright red. the ones that are not ripe arn not. Don
Watermelon is good, when injected with vodka. Then the seeds don't matter much....[8D]
Everclear, a much better option!
quote:Originally posted by rcrxs old lady
Watermelon is good, when injected with vodka. Then the seeds don't matter much....[8D]
Everclear, a much better option!
Is that stuff smooth when mixed, or what?![:p]
http://www.goshennews.com/news/files/2003/5/5-05-2003/news2.html
I'll let y'all know how they turn out!
Might sound crazy but get a mental pic of kids at the beach eating yellow watermelon, and you will find something seriously wrong witht he pic...
Why would I want to ruin a perfectly good watermelon by injecting it with booze? or ruin a perfectly good drink?....YUCK
Dcon's right, the color will give em away every time.
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The one we had was red and round....I have seen the yellow variety, even tried a piece but to me there is nothing like the big red juicy ones....Seems they go with kids, summer, eating out etc...Yellow ones just dont fit the bill....
Might sound crazy but get a mental pic of kids at the beach eating yellow watermelon, and you will find something seriously wrong witht he pic...
Why would I want to ruin a perfectly good watermelon by injecting it with booze? or ruin a perfectly good drink?....YUCK
Because it's refreshing, and intoxicating....[8D]
I kinda like the small ones...I drill a hole in them and then poke at the moist pink, yummie stuff inside....nectar of the gods I say[:p]
What ya poke with? Don
Thumping the melon is helpful relative to getting a acceptable melon from what is offered at the store. If you look you should be able to find better melons. Some stores have better produce than others. Also there should be a lot of local growers in your area. Shop around and if it is possible ask what variety is offered. Soon you will know what type is best and who sells it.
I am growing Carolina Cross this year. It is known for it's size but no mention is made of eating quality. My thirteen year old son wants to grow a big melon!
This one was seedless, round and smaller....The larger, black seeded ones seem to have more flavor...
So, whats your opinion?..What one do you prefer?..
I like the flavor of "regular" watermelon. Sometimes the seedless variety can be tasty but picking out a ripe one is tricky.
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My experience has been that the bigger seeded ones taste better.
Where are Bible freaks protesting the genetic engineering of the "unnatural" seedless watermelon?
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My experience has been that the bigger seeded ones taste better.
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