Many people love to eat watermelon in the warm summer months. But sometimes, when you cut into a watermelon, you might be surprised to see that it’s white inside and not the usual red color. We’re going to talk about why this might happen and give you more information on this strange occurrence.
One typical reason for the white color inside a watermelon is that it’s not quite ripe yet. Watermelons need time to ripen even after they’ve been picked, and they have to be fully ripe for that bright red color to develop. If a watermelon is harvested too soon or hasn’t had enough time to ripen, its inside might look white or maybe a light pink instead.
To figure out if a watermelon is ripe, look for some signs. Firstly, check the outer skin. A ripe watermelon’s skin is dull green all over, but if it’s not ripe, the skin might look shiny or have some lighter streaks.
Then, take a look at the bottom of the watermelon, the part that was sitting on the ground. If this spot is a creamy yellow color, that’s a good sign that the watermelon is ripe. Also, if you tap on the watermelon and hear a sort of empty sound, it generally means the fruit is ripe.
But sometimes, a watermelon is white inside because it’s just a different kind of watermelon. Lots of types of watermelons exist, and some have white or yellow insides instead of red. For instance, the Cream of Saskatchewan variety has white flesh, and the Yellow Crimson type has yellow flesh.
If a watermelon is crossed with another type, it might wind up having different looking insides too. This can happen out in nature or when people mix watermelon types on purpose to create new ones.
White flesh could also come from a sickness in the watermelon or bugs that damage it. Powdery mildew is a disease that might make the inside of a watermelon turn discolored or white. And bugs like whiteflies can harm the watermelon, leading to white spots inside the fruit.
Environment, like weather and water, can also affect the watermelon’s color. If it’s very hot or there’s not enough water, the watermelon might not turn red like usual.
In the end, many things can make a watermelon white inside. It’s often because it isn’t ripe, but watermelon variety, disease, bugs, and the surroundings where it grows matter too.
If this happens to your watermelon, it’s a good idea to look at the fruit more closely and think about why it might be white. Knowing more about this can help you pick the best watermelons that are ripe and tasty to eat.
