Determining when to harvest your watermelon begins weeks before the expected harvest time. You should check up on your melons ...

A ripe watermelon will feel heavy, have a dry brown tendril, a yellow ground spot, dull skin, and a sweet smell. Check that the blossom end is slightly soft, the color is vibrant and uniform, and it ...

There's nothing quite like ripe, juicy watermelon in the summertime! You can dice it, slice it, and even grill it. Or you can whip up a few watermelon drinks for a cool refreshment. But before you dig ...

Watermelon season is here and, I don't know about you, but I’ve personally made it my life’s mission this summer to eat as much watermelon as humanly possible. With its high water content—92 percent ...

Ripe watermelons have a cream or yellow belly, prominent stripes, and a hollow sound when thumped. Ripe cantaloupes easily slip from the vine, leaving a small cavity, and have abundant netting with a ...

Watermelon is the classic summer fruit, but picking the right watermelon can feel like a bit of a gamble. However, with a little bit of know-how, you can pick the perfect watermelon every time. Jump ...

Whether picked for desserts, pudding, jams, jellies, or simply to eat straight off the bush or tree, there is a fantastic range of fruits to pick in August. They ripen in the summer sun, and it pays ...

Peter Piper may have picked a peck of pickled peppers, but he skimped on sharing advice for picking the perfect watermelon. Luckily, with the help of a few culinary professionals, we’ve rounded up the ...