Juicy, ripe watermelon is one of the most delicious foods of summer. The fruit also offers myriad health benefits, thanks to its hydrating, antioxidant-boosting properties. But there are few moments ...

The Tap Test: Watermelons are not a musical instrument, but picking a ripe watermelon will be music to your ears. Pick up the fruit and give it a light tap. If it gives back a hollow sound, it usually ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There’s nothing more refreshing on a blazing summer day than a perfectly ripe, juicy watermelon. Whether you’re slicing it up for ...

Choosing a ripe watermelon can feel like a bit of a mystery. But with some helpful tips, you can pick the perfect one every time. A good watermelon should be symmetrical. This means it should have a ...

“Watermelons will not ripen after harvesting; they will get a little redder inside, but they will not get sweeter,” says watermelon farmer Ben Horton of Healthy Harvest Farms in Fort Pierce, Fla. He ...