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 ...

“Watermelons will not ripen after harvesting; they will get a little redder inside, but they will not get sweeter,” says watermelon farmer Ben Horton of Healthy Harvest Farms in Fort Pierce, Fla. He ...

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 ...

There’s nothing more disappointing than slicing open a watermelon expecting juicy sweetness—only to find it pale, dry, or flavorless. But there’s one surefire way to avoid this summer letdown. Skip ...

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

It’s not summer unless you’re enjoying some delicious watermelon. A sweet, juicy watermelon can brighten even the dreariest summer day. On the other hand, a bland one can be a disappointment — ...

Not sure how to pick a watermelon? Well, there's an expert approved method that will help you pick a perfectly ripe one by only looking at it. Here's how color plays into picking the perfect summer ...

Tips and tricks to choose the best watermelon every time. There's nothing more disappointing than slicing into a big, juicy-looking watermelon, only to find it's pale, mealy, or totally flavorless. At ...