The Only Foolproof, Super Easy Way to Tell if a Watermelon Is Truly Ripe

Ugh, we've all been there.

You're so excited to bite into that luscious, juicy, sweet watermelon. Summer at its best for sure. Then, after all the excitement and hoopla, your watermelon moment is that light pink, dull-tasting bite that makes your heart sink.

According to the Simply Recipes website, while there are several things you've surely learned when it comes to testing watermelon ripeness, there's really only one foolproof way.

Are you ready for the easiest hack ever?

When you're at the grocery store, a farmers' market, or come across a roadside stand, here's the one and only thing you should do with a whole watermelon to guarantee that perfect watermelon.

Full-Proof Way to Tell if a Watermelon is Truly Ripe

You simply pick it up and look for a small, dull, yellowish spot about the size of a quarter.

The belly or underside of the watermelon should have a creamy yellow spot. This is where the watermelon sat on the ground and ripened in the sun.

What Each Color of the Ground/Field Spot Means

If it's a pale, creamy, buttery yellow, it means it's ripe and ready for you to slice into it and enjoy.

Two More Ways to Complement the Ground Spot Rule