The best way to tell if a watermelon is ripe is to pick it up and look for a yellowish spot underneath. "It should be dull in color, and the belly or underside of the watermelon should have a creamy ...

"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 ...

It’s not summer unless you’re enjoying some delicious watermelon. A sweet, juicy watermelon can brighten even the dreariest summer day. On the other hand, a bland one can be a disappointment — ...