Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. shiny watermelon close up - Sellyhutapea/Getty Images With summer comes a bountiful harvest of delicious fruits, and watermelon is ...

It's summer, exactly in the middle of watermelon season. And it's indeed the season to be slicing up watermelons (or cubing them; you've got lots of watermelon-cutting methods) and having a cool, ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Watermelon helps you shed excess fluid without losing electrolytes, aiding hydration in summer.

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 ...

Ever stood in front of a pile of watermelons at the market, tapping, sniffing, squinting, and still walked away with one that tasted like cucumber water? We can relate. Picking a ripe watermelon is a ...

Recent studies show that watermelon is the most common plant triggger of migraines. Learn how to identify this potential ...

Choosing a ripe watermelon can feel like a bit of a mystery. But with some helpful tips, you can pick the perfect one every time. A good watermelon should be symmetrical. This means it should have a ...

Summer is almost here, and you know what that means: Time to eat America's favorite fruit. Any guesses? That's right: America's favorite fruit is watermelon, of course. It's known for its striking ...

Harvesting melons at the perfect time is crucial to the best eating experience. Melons will have the highest sugar content if allowed to ripen fully on the vine, Kansas State University horticulture ...

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 ...

“Watermelons will not ripen after harvesting; they will get a little redder inside, but they will not get sweeter,” says watermelon farmer Ben Horton of Healthy Harvest Farms in Fort Pierce, Fla. He ...