Rich and juicy, melons are powerhouses of both flavor and nutrition. They're part of the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which also includes pumpkins and squash, and those that are sweet belong to a ...

Watermelon is a must at every summer soiree, and if you’ve tasted it before, it should be no mystery why. To pick a ripe one at the grocery store or farmers market, look for a watermelon that’s deep ...

In the sweltering heat of the summer, nothing beats the refreshing bite of a cold wedge of watermelon, the delicate sweetness of a ripe cantaloupe or the floral notes of a juicy honeydew. Melons are ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." It's the start of summer—more unofficially known as watermelon season! We welcome it with open arms ...

Everyone has a method for determining if a melon is ripe from thumping the fruit to checking for yellow spots. One Virginia farmer told Farm Bureau Virginia his best advice is to “know your grower.” ...

You’ve just found a new variety of melon at your farmers’ market — not the usual watermelon or cantaloupe but a lovely yellow melon with rippled rind. Or there’s one that’s small, oval and green one ...

When you think of a watermelon, chances are you're imagining a large, round melon with a green rind and a bright pink, nearly red interior. In much the same way that there are different varieties of ...