Full watermelon growing stages were demonstrated in this time lapse of growing sugar baby watermelon from seed to harvested ...

Watermelon is a popular melon that can be grown in any garden, as long as you have adequate space and sunlight. One tricky aspect of growing watermelon is knowing when the mature melons are ripe ...

A gardener is picking a small, round watermelon - Cavan Images/Getty Images Watermelons are beloved summer fruit, but many people avoid growing them because they're notorious for needing large amounts ...

If there is a fruit that epitomizes summer, it is the watermelon. This thirst-quenching fruit is recognized on Aug. 3 with the National Watermelon Day (nationalday365.com). Watermelons are ...

Raise your hand if you know that July 4, 1776, is the date the Declaration of Independence was signed. Those powdered-wigged dudes somehow managed to endure the pointy shoes and stiff, wool threads in ...

Forget your vine-ripened tomatoes, your cool cucumbers, your crunchy green beans, your sweet corn on the cob — there’s nothing, absolutely nothing, that says “summer” quite like a juicy and sweet ...

A watermelon can look flawless on the outside and still be disappointing once sliced. Qualities like a smooth rind, bright ...

Do you know the two-finger rule for finding ripe watermelon? This is an easy way to determine if you should buy the giant fruit you’re eyeing at the grocery store. The two-finger rule is very simple.

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 ...