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.” ...

Melon Quest 2025 has officially begun, an informal competition in our household to see who can identify and claim the best watermelon of the summer season. We all have our criteria in place, with the ...

Ever wonder how to pick the best watermelon out of the batch, simply by looking at it? At first blush such a notion would seem one of those unanswerable questions of the universe. But picking the ...

Whether it’s watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew or other melons, summer days are a wonderful time to indulge in these delicious, nutritious fruits. Not only do these fruits taste wonderful, but they are ...

July is National Watermelon Month, a time when the summer staple takes center stage at picnics, barbecues and farmers markets across Missouri. According to David Trinklein, MU Extension state ...

With its sweet, juicy flesh and refreshing flavor, cantaloupe is a summer staple that brightens any meal. Choosing the perfect melon can be tricky, and proper storage is key to preserving that ...