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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A tasteless watermelon is the ultimate summer bummer. Preventing this problem is easier when you're picking watermelons growing in your ...

Many hands make light work, it is said. And that was true Friday, Sept. 27, at Westminster High as students helped harvest watermelons – taking a break from class and enjoying the fruits of their ...