“Watermelons will not ripen after harvesting; they will get a little redder inside, but they will not get sweeter,” says watermelon farmer Ben Horton of Healthy Harvest Farms in Fort Pierce, Fla. He ...

There's one clear sign you should look out for. • A creamy yellow field spot on the underside of the watermelon indicates the watermelon ripened on the vine and is sweet and flavorful. • A ripe ...

Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RD A round, symmetrical watermelon is more likely to be sweet and flavorful. Look for ...