A perfectly ripe watermelon should be sweet, juicy, and packed with a fruity flavor that brings to mind backyard barbecues and summertime picnics. But if watermelons are harvested too early or grown ...

If your melons are under-performing, these simple tips can help turn things around. Nothing says summer like a juicy, sweet, homegrown watermelon. Depending on the variety, it can take between 70 to ...

Watermelons are a favorite vegetable for many gardeners. They grow on fast-growing vines that cover a large area of the garden. At this time of year, watermelons should be at or close to maturity, ...

The Tap Test: Watermelons are not a musical instrument, but picking a ripe watermelon will be music to your ears. Pick up the fruit and give it a light tap. If it gives back a hollow sound, it usually ...

What to look, listen, and feel for before you choose your next melon. Paige Grandjean is a food editor, recipe developer, and food stylist with over seven years of experience in food media. Her work ...