How to ensure sweet satisfaction with every bite. Watermelon might be available year-round, particularly in the form of pre-cut cubes or wedges packaged in the refrigerated area of the produce section ...

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 ...

Choosing a ripe watermelon can feel like a bit of a mystery. But with some helpful tips, you can pick the perfect one every time. How to pick a ripe watermelon [YouTube] Choosing a ripe watermelon can ...

Ugh, we've all been there. You're so excited to bite into that luscious, juicy, sweet watermelon. Summer at its best for sure. Then, after all the excitement and hoopla, your watermelon moment is that ...

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 ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RD A round, symmetrical watermelon is more likely to be sweet and flavorful. Look for ...

Q: When I was a child, my grandfather, a farmer in Ranger, instructed me on how to tell if a watermelon was ripe. He would hit the fruit with the side of his thumb and determine which ones had the ...

As soon as summer hits, we're thinking of more ways to enjoy watermelon! You can dice it, slice it, or even grill it—and don't even get us started on Ree Drummond's watermelon-feta salad. Plus, ...