That's a story for another day, though. So, let's hunker down and show you the best way to de-seed your watermelon. Read more ...

Watermelon seeds are essentially the plant's way of reproducing. Like any other fruit seed, they are designed to germinate and grow into a new plant if planted in the soil under the right conditions.

Egel formerly worked for a watermelon seed company as a plant pathologist. "There are some things I look for when I go to the supermarket or roadside stand," Egel said. "With me, I downplay 'thumping' ...