Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How to ensure sweet satisfaction with every bite. Watermelon might be available year-round, particularly in the form of pre-cut ...

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 ...

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 ...

Watermelon season brings out everyone's inner produce expert. Supermarkets pile them high, and farmers' markets offer them fresh off the vine. But finding the perfect one? That is the tricky part.

Q: I have a couple of watermelon vines that have melons on them. I need to know how to tell when they are ready to pick. They don’t sound hollow yet. Julie B., email A: One way to determine if a ...

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 ...

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.