Thump Test? There’s a Better Way to Pick a Ripe Watermelon

The color of the ground spot is key to finding a tasty melon MANHATTAN, Kan. – It’s common in most grocery stores this time of year to find shoppers who swear by the theory that a good “thump” on the outside of a watermelon is a sure way to pick a winner. Ward Upham, a horticulture expert at Kansas State University, says there’s a more scientific way to take...

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