Title: Best Prices Watermelon - Picking Ripe | Kitchn
Headings: Here’s How Much You Should Be Paying for Watermelons (and How to Find a Good One)
Here’s How Much You Should Be Paying for Watermelons (and How to Find a Good One)
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Here’s How Much You Should Be Paying for Watermelons (and How to Find a Good One)
by Susan Shain
published May 29, 2018
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Whether you eat them grilled, wrapped in prosciutto, or just cut up into wedges, watermelons are one of the hallmarks of summer. And luckily, they’re considered the best value fruit on the market. Here’s how much you should plan to pay — and how to get the most bang for your watermelon buck. How Much Watermelons Cost
While it’s hard to define an exact price you “should” pay, the national seasonal average retail price for conventional seeded watermelons is between 31 to 38 cents per pound, according to the USDA. Beyond that, it depends greatly on when and where you’re buying your melon. Karen King, co-owner of Mt. Citra Farm, says prices change throughout the season, following supply and demand. “ The price starts out higher — and as more crops come in, goes down,” she explains. As supplies dwindle with the summer, they’ll spike again. Location also matters. “