Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Peter Piper may have picked a peck of pickled peppers, but he skimped on sharing advice for picking the perfect watermelon.

A perfectly ripe watermelon should be sweet, juicy, and packed with a fruity flavor that brings to mind backyard barbecues and summertime picnics. But if watermelons are harvested too early or grown ...

Watermelons are the heart of the summer season. Made with 90% water, watermelons are the perfect fruit to keep yourself hydrated throughout the hot summer months. You can not only chop the fruit and ...

Watermelons are grown throughout Virginia, but primarily in the southern and eastern parts of the state. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2017 Census of Agriculture, the state’s ...

If your melons are under-performing, these simple tips can help turn things around. Nothing says summer like a juicy, sweet, homegrown watermelon. Depending on the variety, it can take between 70 to ...

The Tap Test: Watermelons are not a musical instrument, but picking a ripe watermelon will be music to your ears. Pick up the fruit and give it a light tap. If it gives back a hollow sound, it usually ...

Watermelon is a summertime staple. Each summer, stores and farm stands have an abundance of watermelons on display, and many people feel no picnic or barbecue is complete without watermelon.