TIPS FOR CHOOSING THE PERFECT MELON
When buying cantaloupe or honeydew-type melons, your nose is the best indicator of the flavor that lies inside. They should have a strong, sweet smell and be firm to the touch. Watermelons rely on large amounts of sunshine and patience on the vine to develop their sugars. Look for melons with a flat, pale-yellow patch on one side (where they were sitting on the ground while growing). A melon that feels heavy for its size means it’s packed with juice.