The watermelon is inarguably the perfect summer food, yet everyone has a differing opinion on how to pick out a ripe watermelon. Unlike other fruit, the color, aroma and feel are not indicators of ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

As soon as summer hits, we're thinking of more ways to enjoy watermelon! You can dice it, slice it, or even grill it—and don't even get us started on Ree Drummond's watermelon-feta salad. Plus, ...

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 ...

Hooray, it's watermelon season. How were you taught to pick the best one? My mother is a thumper. Are you? To find a ripe one, she places her ear close to the rind, flicks it with her middle finger, ...

Watermelon is one of my favorite summer treats on a hot summer day, a treat that is both sweet and healthy. Watermelons are mostly water, but don’t let that fool you into thinking that there is not ...