How to Pick a Ripe Watermelon — and Keep It Fresh Long After You Cut ItFrom Our Expertsrefrigeratorskitchen appliancescookingseasonalkitchen accessoriesPicking watermelon by color and size alone almost always leads to disappointment. The cues that actually tell you it’s ripe are ones most people miss entirely.Read MoreAugust 3, 2026 by Nora Jaymes