Watermelon is a summer staple, but choosing a perfectly ripe one takes skill. A grower explains the easiest way to pick the ...

The best way to tell if a watermelon is ripe is to pick it up and look for a yellowish spot underneath. "It should be dull in ...

It's a tiny, but telling, detail.

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Things heat up in the valley as we head toward Independence Day this Saturday. Be careful out there, stay hydrated and don’t spend too much time in the ...

My favorite time of the year is finally here: watermelon season! I love slicing and serving wedges after dinner, storing a Tupperware full of ice-cold cubes in my fridge, or juicing some for cocktails ...

When shopping for fruit, you may have been surprised to see yellow watermelon alongside the slices of red watermelon at the ...

Everyone has a method for determining if a melon is ripe from thumping the fruit to checking for yellow spots. One Virginia farmer told Farm Bureau Virginia his best advice is to “know your grower.” ...

Washing watermelon prevents dirt and bacteria from transferring during cutting. A simple scrub with water is all you need to clean a watermelon properly. Washing is essential whether your watermelon ...