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 ...

Determining when to harvest your watermelon begins weeks before the expected harvest time. You should check up on your melons early on and become familiar with the color and sheen of the rind.

The other day I was in the supermarket and a random shopper turned to me with a cantaloupe in her hand and asked, “Do you think this is ripe?” As a dietitian, I tell people all the time to eat lots of ...