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 ...

No one likes to find out their fresh cantaloupe is too ripe or underripe. Take a look at our tips for picking the best ...

Cantaloupes are ripe when the blossom end is soft and it has a sweet aroma. Cut it into chunks, slices, or wedges depending on how you'll serve it.

It’s time — or getting to be time — for us gardeners to reap what we’ve sown. Although it’s fairly evident when some edibles, like tomatoes, are ripe for the picking (uniform red, yellow or orange ...