Follow these expert tips for picking the perfect watermelon, including checking out the stem, stripes, webbing and field spot ...

Once a melon is cut, it should always be stored in the refrigerator. To keep the melon as fresh as possible, transfer large or small pieces to an airtight container or zip-top bag, squeezing out ...

Avoid dull bites and mealy melons—these juicy tips will help you pick the sweetest, ripest watermelon every time!

Summers are incomplete without watermelons, but the woes of slicing a tasteless, unripe fruit are annoying. Expert clears the air.

Additionally, Hucks recommends a few more visual clues to help select the perfect watermelon. The best ones “will have a very ...

As watermelons ripen, the vine and plant undergo some changes. There are some small curly growths along the watermelon vines called tendrils. One of the first indicators of ripeness is that the ...

Peaches were green; carrots were slender and yellow. Where are we headed next? Well, bananas with a vaccine punch, and ...

It's no secret watermelon is a Fourth of July favorite. But how do you ensure that you pick the best melon and get the best bang for your buck? We speak with a local farmer to explain.

Others knock on watermelons to check for a deep and hollow sound, which can mean the melon is ripe and sweet, or look for watermelons that are heavy and uniform in size. This can be a sign of high ...

We asked a watermelon expert to find out everything you need to know about those white spots—and how to pick the perfect watermelon every time. Get Reader’s Digest’s Read Up ...

July is National Watermelon Month, a time when the summer staple takes center stage at picnics, barbecues and farmers markets across Missouri.

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