A USDA Fancy Watermelon is:

Mature	Similar Varietal Characteristics	Fairly Well Formed
	Seedless watermelon are watermelons which have 10 or less mature seeds, not to include pips/caplets, on the face of the melon which has been cut into four equal sections (one lengthwise and one crosswise cut).
Not Overripe (Above is over ripe)

A USDA Fancy Watermelon is free from these defects:

Anthracnose	Decay	Sunscald	Whiteheart
Damage by any means

Photos below illustrate categories of damage specified in the USDA Fancy criteria.

Check classification of defects for allowable limits.

Surface damage: rindworm, hail, transit rubbing, etc.	Hollow heart	Internal Rind Spot
Side Bruises	End Bruise

C. Gunter and E. Maynard, Purdue University. 2006. Based on US Standards for Grades of Watermelon 1-15-78 reprinted 01-78. Page last revised 07-12-06.

This project made possible by financial assistance from Indiana's Office of the Commissioner of Agriculture, Value-Added Research Grant Program.