Summer brings the arrival of one of our garden favorites: watermelon. One of the primary challenges to eating watermelon can be those pesky seeds. We don’t want to eat them because, you know, a ...

Watermelons may conjure up images of large and weighty fruits, leaving you with the impression that it is impossible to grow them any way but at ground level. However, what if I told you that you can ...

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 ...

GMOs are wildly controversial, and it's easy to see why. Even though they've been linked to benefits like a higher nutritional value and an increased resistance to pests, environmental stressors, and ...

Is there a ‘secret’ to growing water melons? This is the question one reader asked me recently. The answer is yes. Start with the right variety specific to your growing area. Watermelons come in ...

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.

The boots of Cal Hucks kick up dust as he walks through the powdery soil on a patch of farmland five football fields long awaiting nearly 300,000 watermelon seedlings to be planted in the coming hours ...

Grow your own sweet, juicy fruit by starting watermelon seeds indoors or out with this step-by-step guide. Knowing how to grow watermelons from seed means you can enjoy this sweet summer treat right ...