Watermelons are grown throughout Virginia, but primarily in the southern and eastern parts of the state. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2017 Census of Agriculture, the state’s ...

Peter Piper may have picked a peck of pickled peppers, but he skimped on sharing advice for picking the perfect watermelon. Luckily, with the help of a few culinary professionals, we’ve rounded up the ...

What to look, listen, and feel for before you choose your next melon. Paige Grandjean is a food editor, recipe developer, and food stylist with over seven years of experience in food media. Her work ...

Because dragging a watermelon home and biting into a bland, mealy slice is the ultimate summer bummer. It’s difficult to describe the taste of watermelon, because nothing tastes quite like it. To me, ...

If your melons are under-performing, these simple tips can help turn things around. Nothing says summer like a juicy, sweet, homegrown watermelon. Depending on the variety, it can take between 70 to ...

Watermelon is the unofficial fruit of summer. They’re juicy, sweet, and refreshing. Their high water content makes them the perfect snack on a hot, sunny day. Watermelons are in season for most of the ...