Dear importers and traders, before entering this market, it is very important that you have sufficient and accurate information about the purchase of exported watermelons. Stay with us and benefit from the experience of our experts to bring the best purchase for your business.

You should know that before buying a well-ripened watermelon, especially when buying in large quantities, you should pay attention to several points

• The color of your watermelon will help indicate the ripeness of the fruit. Choose a watermelon that has a strong, consistent stripe pattern. The green stripes should be dark green   

• Probably one of the most important indicators of watermelon quality is the field stain. Check your watermelon for a large, discolored spot on the surface, also known as a field spot

This marking shows where the watermelon was sitting on the ground when it arrived. As a general rule, the color should be creamy yellow or close to orange, indicating a full-flavored watermelon. If it is white or light yellow, this indicates that the watermelon lacks flavor

• Inspect the stem To choose a watermelon that has had enough time to ripen and mature, you should check the stem, which should be dry and yellowish brown. A green stem may mean that the watermelon is not yet ripe and lacks flavor and sweetness

• First, gently tap your fruit and listen to its sound If the ground seems deep and hollow, the fruit has more juice and is probably riper, while if your tapping sound is louder and denser, it may mean that the skin of the watermelon is too thick and your fruit is not fully ripe

• Check the points Dry air spots and faint vein-like lines are good indicators of an extra sweet watermelon. These spots show where the sugar has been removed from the fruit. So, be sure to inspect all sides of your watermelon before committing to one

• Choose the heaviest relative to its size for export While shopping, do a quick workout and pick up the watermelons in the farm to pick the perfect ones. Watermelons should feel heavier than they look as they grow. The denser it is relative to its size, the higher the water content, resulting in a sweeter watermelon

• If you are looking for a watermelon with a lot of sweetness, choose a round watermelon Unlike the oval shaped watermelon. Rounder watermelons are sweeter, while oval shaped watermelons are waterier and less flavorful. Also, check the surface for irregular lumps and avoid them as well

• Buy watermelons in season You may want to eat watermelon all year round, but the best time to buy this fruit is during its peak season, which lasts from May to September