Q: I have a hard time telling when my watermelons are ripe. They have been the size of a cantaloupe for several weeks. — Jerry Hox, e-mail A: Watermelons can be slow to fully ripen because they depend ...

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 ...

How to ensure sweet satisfaction with every bite. Watermelon might be available year-round, particularly in the form of pre-cut cubes or wedges packaged in the refrigerated area of the produce section ...

Q: When I was a child, my grandfather, a farmer in Ranger, instructed me on how to tell if a watermelon was ripe. He would hit the fruit with the side of his thumb and determine which ones had the ...

The favorite mystery of watermelon purchase or growing is how to tell if it is ripe, be it in the field or supermarket. For me, there is only one sure way to find out. But in reality, the method ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Gardening during hot South Carolina summers can be brutal. I can tell you that first hand after a long morning of yard work in Gandy’s Garden here at WLTX. I knew I was going to need ...

For the last month or so, one of the most mystifying garden chores has been taking place -- picking a ripe home-grown watermelon. With all the scientific advancement of our world, there is still no ...

After years of failed watermelon crops, some dating all the way back to those I planted in childhood from seeds spit from summer desserts, I have finally enjoyed my first successful harvest. Last week ...

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 ...