FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Workers in western Fresno County will tell you it's been a good year for the organic melon crop. Harvest requires coordination as they quickly move through each row. Crews are ...

Harvesting melons at the perfect time is crucial to the best eating experience. Melons will have the highest sugar content if allowed to ripen fully on the vine, Kansas State University horticulture ...

There's nothing better than taking a bite out of a slice of fresh watermelon once summertime rolls around. But, if you're a big fan of fresh watermelon, you don't have to wait until your nearest ...

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 ...

HAGERMAN, Idaho — When it comes to summertime staples, there's one fruit that always ends up in the cooler or on the picnic table. It's watermelon, and this time of year, it is the freshest you will ...

Harvesting season is in full swing at Harvey Gap Melons located just south of Harvey Gap Reservoir. The local, family-owned business started three years ago when they recognized the need for fresh and ...

The boots of Cal Hucks kick up dust as he walks through the powdery soil on a patch of farmland five football fields long awaiting nearly 300,000 watermelon seedlings to be planted in the coming hours ...

OTERO COUNTY — It's that time of the year! Rocky Ford's summer melon harvest is now underway, with the peak season coming in August. Located in Otero County, Rocky Ford might be small in population, ...