HOW TO PICK WATERMELON

Tis the summer season to enjoy sweet and juicy watermelon, but it has always been hit and miss for me in selecting a good one.

Here are the top 4 out of 8 things to look for in a good watermelon:

1: round is sweeter; not oval

2: yellow spots are good; not white

3: look for veins and a consistent stripe pattern

4: listen for the pitch when you tap on it; low is ripe

For a quick science lesson, high pitch means there is less water and therefore not ripe.