Determining when to harvest your watermelon begins weeks before the expected harvest time. You should check up on your melons ...

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 ...

There's nothing better than taking a bite out of a slice of fresh watermelon once summertime rolls around. But, if you're a big fan of fresh watermelon, you don't have to wait until your nearest ...

Wondering how many watermelons per plant you can grow? The answer depends on your variety, care, and growing conditions. When ...

Thousands of watermelons are ripe and ready to eat just in time for summer as Mahi Pono completes a massive seasonal harvest. The farming company, which owns and operates about 41,000 acres of ...

A good, sweet watermelon is a staple healthy summer snack, so it’s important to know how to pick a ripe one at the grocery store or the local farmers market. When it comes time to pick the perfect ...

The boots of Cal Hucks kick up dust as he walks through the powdery soil on a patch of farmland five football fields long awaiting nearly 300,000 watermelon seedlings to be planted in the coming hours ...

Watermelon season has gotten a slow start in the Hermiston, Ore., area, growers say. HERMISTON, Ore. — Walchli Farms of Hermiston hopes to start watermelon harvest by Monday, Aug. 1. “We have seeded ...

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 ...

Grow your own sweet, juicy fruit by starting watermelon seeds indoors or out with this step-by-step guide. Knowing how to grow watermelons from seed means you can enjoy this sweet summer treat right ...