Few things are more disappointing than bringing home a tasteless watermelon, except maybe eating a pineapple that isn't ripe, depending on your taste preferences. Avoid ever having to feel the remorse ...

A round, symmetrical watermelon is more likely to be sweet and flavorful. Look for watermelons with a dull, even-colored rind, which are usually ripe and ready to eat. A yellow field spot on a ...