Help! How can I tell when its time to pick the watermelons?

[binny]

I have some Yukon Watermelons ( the round kind not the oblong) and one is looking pretty ripe it gorgeous but I dont know if its quite ready yet.
Does anyone know a good wya to tell?
TIA
Binny

 

[Snowwark]

Hi binny, and welcome to the F & G Forum!

Ripe watermelon, lucky you!!!

Here are 9 ways to tell if that melon's ready to pick, thanks to the Old Farmer's Almanac!

Some of our melon growing Buds may have some insights for you also!

Enjoy!!