Japanese plant breeders developed the first seedless watermelons over fifty years ago. Understanding the process requires basic knowledge of genetics. Plant and animal cells have chromosomes, ...

Summer officially begins this week, and for many, it means melon season. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in 2022 approximately 21.1 pounds of melon were available per U.S. consumer.

For many people, seedless watermelons are a symbol of summer. Crisp and refreshing, this beloved red and green striped fruit represents a true slice of Americana. So it may be a surprise to learn this ...

There, I declared it. Crates of sweet corn, piles of tomatoes, peppers, root crops and melons. Unwanted things are in abundance as well, such as weeds and more weeds, box elder bugs and the recent ...

Have you planted seedless watermelon? If so, do you have any recommendations and/or advice? A year or so ago, you listed 'Ultimate Opener' tomato as a new introduction. I cannot find much info on it.

It’s almost watermelon season. Have you ever wondered why seedless watermelons more expensive then seeded ones? Let me count the ways! First off, seeds to produce seedless watermelon can cost over 50 ...

The Non-GMO Project recently reassured its Twitter followers that seedless watermelon is not genetically modified. The only problem is that this delicious summer treat is a "GMO"—and it undermines the ...

If you're an avid watermelon consumer, melon guru, or whatever you fancy yourself as, then maybe you had a sneaking suspicion that seedless watermelon stays fresh longer than the old-school, seeded ...