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 ...

Like apples in the fall or hot chocolate in the winter, watermelon is synonymous with summer. It doesn’t matter if you’re a child or an adult—no one can turn down a red, juicy triangle of watermelon ...

This cantaloupe is nearly ready to be picked. The netting on the skin is an even tan color and the rind under the netting is changing from green to tan. In just a day or two, this melon will be ready ...

“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 ...

Peter Piper may have picked a peck of pickled peppers, but he skimped on sharing advice for picking the perfect watermelon. Luckily, with the help of a few culinary professionals, we’ve rounded up the ...

A good, sweet watermelon is a staple healthy summer snack, so it’s important to know how to pick a ripe one at the grocery store or the local farmers market. When it comes time to pick the perfect ...

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 ...