How to pick the perfect watermelon, 6 golden rules to follow: 1. Check the Field Spot – Look for a creamy yellow spot (where it sat on the ground). White or green means it’s not ripe. 2. Tap for a Hollow Sound – A deep, hollow sound = ripe. Dull sound = overripe or underripe. 3. Look for Sugar Spots & Webbing – Brown spots and web-like scars mean sweetness. 4. Uniform Shape – Round and symmetrical is best; odd shapes can mean poor growth. 5. Dull, Not Shiny – A dull rind indicates ripeness; shin