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It’s time for another round of Verified or Denied, the segment where we test popular (and sometimes bizarre) claims to see if they hold up in real life. Usually, we turn to the depths of the internet ...
Watermelons are just green and red, right? Wrong. There are over 1,200 varieties with myriad differences. We did a deep dive to find the ones you need to try.
Harvesting melons at the perfect time is crucial. Melons will have the highest sugar content if allowed to ripen fully on the ...
Follow these expert tips for picking the perfect watermelon, including checking out the stem, stripes, webbing and field spot ...
It is the season—and a short one at that—when one of the sweetest and juiciest gifts from the earth is at its peak.
Avoid dull bites and mealy melons—these juicy tips will help you pick the sweetest, ripest watermelon every time!
As watermelons ripen, the vine and plant undergo some changes. There are some small curly growths along the watermelon vines called tendrils. One of the first indicators of ripeness is that the ...
It’s melon season — here’s how to choose… Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) ...
Everyone has a method for determining if a melon is ripe from thumping the fruit to checking for yellow spots. One Virginia farmer told Farm Bureau Virginia his best advice is to “know your ...