One local farmer molded his watermelon fruits to grow in a specific shape. Soon, many farmers started enclosing the regular watermelons in a clear square box, making them into perfect cubes. Sadly ...

Growing watermelons at home is easier than you think. This comprehensive guide offers tips on planting, caring for, and ...

Watermelons thrive in hot weather, come in a variety of sizes, and are relatively easy to grow; however, if the growing environment isn’t ideal, you may notice your watermelon struggling.

The Lincoln County Master Gardeners have distributed seeds to area fourth-grade students for the group’s annual ...

Check the shape Choose watermelons that are symmetrical and uniformly shaped. Irregular shapes can indicate uneven ripening or poor growing conditions. 2. Cotton ball test Cut the watermelon and ...

although hailed as the best tasting watermelon of the antebellum era in the United States, proved to be difficult to grow and ship commercially. So around 1840, a friend of Lawson’s sent some ...

Even with seasonal fruits such as watermelon, adulterants are used to boost sweetness and make the pulp more red. Erythrosine is one of the most poisonous colours used in watermelon. This is a pink ...