This is the most underrated step. Pick the melon up and sniff the stem scar (the flat, circular spot where the vine was attached). A ripe honeydew smells faintly sweet, like honey and clean grass.
No smell? Unripe. A funky, fermented smell? Overripe and gross. You want that subtle aroma of “I’m a dessert, not a vegetable.” If you have to shove your nose into it to catch anything, sorry—it’s a dud. Trust your nostrils, people.
Crack the Code - Master the Art of Choosing the Perfect Honeydew Melon
