CaliKim: Stop Guessing! 3 Tricks to Pick a Perfect Watermelon Every Time

Picking a watermelon shouldn’t feel like a guessing game. In this video, I’m showing you 3 simple ripeness clues that actually work — whether your melons are on the ground or hanging on a trellis. These tips will give you the best shot at sweet, juicy fruit you’ll be proud to slice into.
You’ll see real-life examples from my Southern California garden, including the little-known sign on the vine most gardeners overlook, plus my rescue trick for when you have to harvest early.
What You’ll Learn:
3 go-to ripeness checks for any watermelon variety
The clue that’s more reliable than the dried tendril
My rescue trick to boost flavor if you pick too soon

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TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
0:00 Why picking watermelon feels like a guessing game
01:05 Ripeness trick for ground grown melon
01:29 Clue 1 – How to use the tendril… without being fooled
02:13 Clue 2 – The color change that signals peak ripeness
02:44 Clue 3 – Knock should sounds like this
03:35 My rescue trick for early harvested melons
04:10 How to master melon harvest timing
05:22 I’ve been waiting all summer for this!
06:09 Is it sweet?
06:46 Watermelon seed spitting contest
067:05 Leave a comment!

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