SALT LAKE CITY — As fruits and vegetables ripen, the time to harvest is near. But for some, like winter squash and watermelons, it’s not easy to tell when exactly they’re ready for picking. Here are ...

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 for weight loss is a new trend that’s taking off on TikTok. The watermelon diet is billed as a weight-loss and detox method that is attempted for several days in a row – some people commit ...

In last week’s column were indicators of a ripe watermelon – mainly, checking out the condition of the tendril attached to the melon and harvesting when the tendril is dried. Cantaloupes do not have a ...

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 ...

July is National Watermelon Month, a time when the summer staple takes center stage at picnics, barbecues and farmers markets across Missouri. According to David Trinklein, MU Extension state ...

July is National Watermelon Month, a time when the summer staple takes center stage at picnics, barbecues and farmers markets across Missouri. The state ranks seventh in the nation for watermelon ...

Watermelon is delicious and hydrating, and that's a fact. And some social media users took that notion a little too far recently, turning it into a "diet" or a "detox." The watermelon diet is a ...

CARTHAGE, Mo. – Nothing says Fourth of July like a juicy, red slice of watermelon. July is observed as National Watermelon Month. University of Missouri Extension horticulture specialist Matthew ...