Tired of bringing home bland, unripe watermelons? Unlock the single, foolproof trick used by seasoned growers to guarantee a ...

A creamy yellow field spot on the underside of the watermelon indicates the watermelon ripened on the vine and is sweet and ...

Salt: Some under-ripe watermelons may be slightly tart or not have much of a taste at all. And, we know that salt balances ...

Making sure that your watermelon rind is intact, with no cracks, is a small step that leads to big rewards in taste and quality. Frank Rothe / Getty Images When it comes to selecting the perfect ...

A ripe watermelon has a deep hollow sound. Under or over-ripe melons will yield a dull sound when tapped. Related: How To Pick a Watermelon. Best Watermelon Recipes.

When we were little, Daddy would take us to the farmers’ market and he’d thump watermelons to pick one (supposedly you could pick a ripe melon by the sound a good thump made.) One researcher has ...