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

“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 ...

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 ...

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 one clear sign you should look out for. • A creamy yellow field spot on the underside of the watermelon indicates the watermelon ripened on the vine and is sweet and flavorful. • A ripe ...

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 easy to cut with just a few simple steps. Slice it into chunks, slices, or sticks depending on what you need 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 ...

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 ...

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 — ...

Looking for the perfect summer snack? A ripe, sweet watermelon is hard to beat — if you know how to pick a good one. Watermelon sweetness is measured using the Brix scale, which indicates the sugar ...