Wondering how to pick a good watermelon that’s sweet, ripe, and ready to eat? With a few simple tips and tricks, you can master the art of selecting the perfect melon at the store or market—no more ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

It’s not a myth: You really do need to slap them and listen carefully. By Genevieve Ko Don’t worry, it’s not just you. It’s hard to pick a good watermelon. So much of what determines its sweetness is ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

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 ...

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 — ...

Determining when to harvest your watermelon begins weeks before the expected harvest time. You should check up on your melons ...