Watermelons are the quintessential summer fruit, known for their refreshing sweetness and juicy flesh. But with so many ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

When you consider that a watermelon is 92% water, it’s no wonder the fruit is a bona fide staple during the hottest months of the year. But not every melon is as tasty as it is hydrating: All too ...

Wondering how to pick a good watermelon that’s sweet, ripe, and ready to eat? With a few simple tips and tricks, you can master the art of selecting the perfect melon at the store or market—no more ...

It’s not a myth: You really do need to slap them and listen carefully. By Genevieve Ko Don’t worry, it’s not just you. It’s hard to pick a good watermelon. So much of what determines its sweetness is ...

July is National Watermelon Month, a time when the summer staple takes center stage at picnics, barbecues and farmers markets across Missouri. According to David Trinklein, MU Extension state ...

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 ...