Watermelons are the quintessential summer fruit, known for their refreshing sweetness and juicy flesh. But with so many ...

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 ...

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 ...

Do you know the two-finger rule for finding ripe watermelon? This is an easy way to determine if you should buy the giant fruit you’re eyeing at the grocery store. The two-finger rule is very simple.

There's nothing like a good watermelon — sweet, juicy, and with a flavor that's distinctly its own. But, how many times do you pick one up from the supermarket thinking it's going to be delicious, ...

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 — ...

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 ...

Ever stood in front of a pile of watermelons at the market, tapping, sniffing, squinting, and still walked away with one that tasted like cucumber water? We can relate. Picking a ripe watermelon is a ...

Was she even real, the ethereal figure in the flowy sundress? She breezed into the market, alighted at the watermelons, tapped one, then another, listening for a sign, and when it came, she tucked the ...

“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 ...