No more bland watermelons! Here’s a sure-fire visual guide to finding the sweetest fruit at the market.

good sign; it means the watermelon has ripened naturally. On the other hand, a watermelon with this white area may still be unripe.

Look at the watermelon’s marbling.
Marbling or streaks on a watermelon can also indicate its quality. Watermelons with dense, even marbling are typically sweeter and juicier. However, if the marbling is sparse or broken, there’s a good chance the watermelon isn’t ripe enough.

Check the watermelon’s belly button

A watermelon’s navel can also indicate its quality. You’ll notice that some navels are large, others small. It’s recommended