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 ...

It’s tough to deny a slice of a fresh, ripe, juicy cantaloupe during peak season. (That’s June through August, by the way, with the best of the bunch popping up in mid-July, according to cantaloupe ...

Watermelons are one of the most interesting crops to grow. It is remarkable that we can grow such large fruits in our gardens during a single season. Watermelon plants start out what seems like a slow ...