Nothing tastes like summer quite as much as a fresh slice of juicy, sweet watermelon. But when you try to pick out a ripe one from the pile, it’s basically a guessing game, right? Not so, friend. Here ...

Try as you might, it's impossible to tell what the inside of a watermelon looks like without cutting into it. That's why trying to choose a ripe watermelon out of the tottering pile at the grocery ...

The melon corner of the produce section sounds a little like a drum circle with all that tapping from customers seeking a perfectly ripe cantaloupe, honeydew or watermelon. Fortunately, each kind of ...

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 ...

Summer is watermelon season, and just as there's nothing like biting into a perfectly juicy, sweet slice, there's no disappointment like finding it tasteless and mushy. Unlike many other types of ...

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 ...

There's one clear sign you should look out for. • A creamy yellow field spot on the underside of the watermelon indicates the watermelon ripened on the vine and is sweet and flavorful. • A ripe ...

MAPLE PLAIN, Minn. — Summer is filled with mysteries. Case in point: Why can some people consistently pick the most flavorful, crisp watermelon for every picnic or potluck, while I invariably choose ...

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 ...