How to choose a watermelon? How much does a pound of watermelon cost?

1. How to choose a watermelon

Method 1: When choosing watermelons, if the varieties and sizes of the watermelons are similar, you can weigh the watermelons. Then choose a watermelon that is relatively light in weight. This is because when the watermelon grows, some of the water in it will be converted into sugar, making it lighter, but with more sugar, and thus sweeter.

Method 2: You can choose a watermelon by observing the condition of the stem. If it is green and fresh, then you can consider picking it. If it's a little dark and soft, the watermelon is probably not fresh and you should not even consider buying it.

Method three: You can choose by the texture of the melon skin. When choosing a watermelon, you can touch the rind to feel whether it is thin. If you press it with your fingers and feel that it might burst, then the watermelon is ripe. If the watermelon rind is soft, try not to choose it.

Method 4: You can choose by observing the color of the watermelon. Generally speaking, watermelons with a green rind are riper and sweeter.

Method 5: You can also judge the ripeness of the watermelon by observing the texture of the watermelon. The surface texture of a ripe watermelon will be clearer and more regular, and the skin will be smoother. The texture of an underripe watermelon's skin will be relatively blurred and irregular, and the sheen of the skin will be duller.

Method 6: You can choose watermelon by observing its appearance. If the shape of the watermelon looks regular and not deformed, then the quality of the watermelon is relatively good. But if the two ends look out of sync, with one end bigger than the other, then the quality of the watermelon may not be very good.

Method 7: In addition to the above methods, you can also choose by observing the color of the melon rind. The rind of a ripe watermelon will usually be slightly yellow on the side close to the ground. If it is any other color, the watermelon is not ripe yet, so try not to pick it.

2. How much does a pound of watermelon cost?

The market price of watermelon varies, with the average watermelon costing between two and three and a half yuan per pound. But the price of watermelon will vary depending on the variety, market and selling time. For example, seedless watermelons generally cost around two to three yuan per pound, black beauty watermelons cost one or two yuan per pound, and Qilin melons cost one and a half to three yuan per pound. Therefore, you still need to check the specific price of watermelon at the local market.

In addition, the time when watermelons are on the market will also have a certain impact on the price. Ordinary watermelons that are normally on the market around summer may cost around one yuan per catty, but if they are on the market in winter, the price will rise to three to five yuan per catty.