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 ...

Watermelon season brings out everyone's inner produce expert. Supermarkets pile them high, and farmers' markets offer them fresh off the vine. But finding the perfect one? That is the tricky part.

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

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 ...

July is National Watermelon Month, a time when the summer staple takes center stage at picnics, barbecues and farmers markets across Missouri. According to David Trinklein, MU Extension state ...

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 ...

Nothing says Fourth of July like a juicy, red slice of watermelon — and that’s no coincidence. July is National Watermelon Month, a time when the summer staple takes center stage at picnics, barbecues ...