Keeping watermelon fresh helps avoid waste and enjoy its best flavor all summer long. Whole watermelons stay fresh longer than cut watermelons because the rind protects the fruit from air and spoilage ...

Summer doesn’t quite feel like summer until we’ve savored a bite from a sweet, juicy wedge of watermelon. As much as we consider this one of our favorite seasonal fruits—and even though we adore and ...

Watermelon is one of my favorite summer treats because of its refreshing and sweet taste. But how long does watermelon last? Whether you have a whole watermelon sitting on your kitchen counter or just ...

When I think of summer, fresh, juicy wedges of sweet watermelon spring to mind. They really are the perfect fruit for a hot day, chopped into triangles to pick up and enjoy on their own as a ...

A ripe watermelon will feel heavy, have a dry brown tendril, a yellow ground spot, dull skin, and a sweet smell. Check that the blossom end is slightly soft, the color is vibrant and uniform, and it ...

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 ...

Looking for the perfect summer snack? A ripe, sweet watermelon is hard to beat — if you know how to pick a good one. Watermelon sweetness is measured using the Brix scale, which indicates the sugar ...

There's nothing better than taking a bite out of a slice of fresh watermelon once summertime rolls around. But, if you're a big fan of fresh watermelon, you don't have to wait until your nearest ...