“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 ...

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 ...

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

A good, sweet watermelon is a staple healthy summer snack, so it’s important to know how to pick a ripe one at the grocery store or the local farmers market. When it comes time to pick the perfect ...

Despite their bulk and heft, here’s no question about it: buying a watermelon is totally worthwhile—that is, if you pick the best one. After all, choosing the wrong one could result in an unnecessary ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...