In summer, watermelon is the star of our plates. Sometimes juicy and sweet, sometimes floury and bland… It’s a bit of a lottery each time when choosing it. This summer, become an expert with these pro tips for choosing a great tasting watermelon!

In summer, the watermelon thrones on all the stalls of the greengrocers at the market. And for good reason, it is one of the most successful fruits when it is hot with melon. You can make delicious smoothies for breakfast, fresh salads for lunch with cucumber, feta and mint, and cut small pieces for the evening aperitif. In short, the watermelon can be invited to the table morning, noon and evening!

But when it comes to choosing it, it’s a whole different story. Have no idea how to choose a sweet, juicy, firm-fleshed watermelon? Here are some tips to help you the next time you go looking for THE best watermelon in the supermarket.

Well seen, the weight of the watermelon is one of the criteria to take into account when buying it. It’s not for nothing that everyone weighs their fruit when choosing it. To be juicy, watermelon must be heavy. This is a sign that it is well filled with water. But that’s not the only thing to consider. Other pro tips that are proving effective:

You now have all the cards in hand to choose a very tasty watermelon!