Timing is everything when it comes to harvesting watermelon. There’s something special about taking that first juicy bite of ...

Once the watermelon has passed these checks, you can pick it up, conveniently making for one final test — heaviness. Since the fruit is 92% water, the heavier the watermelon, the more water it holds ...

In its first full week of harvesting, the watermelon crop is expected to run through mid-September. Company officials said this year’s poundage goal for the 84-acre field is 1.5 million pounds.

“I also tap the watermelon and if I hear a slight metallic sound, I know it is ripe,” Kousik says. That advice holds for store-bought melons. “Knowing that growers generally pick the ...

It is common in Delaware to repurpose school buses to transport watermelons after harvest. Carpet covers the contact surfaces to cushion the product during transport; however, its absorbent texture ...

Watermelon is loaded with citrulline and lycopene, two powerful plant compounds linked to lower blood pressure, improved metabolic health, and decreased muscle soreness after exercise. The ...

Researching in the heart of African rural communities, Enoch Achigan-Dako is spreading the knowledge of crops with manifold ...

The Colorado River tributary is a vital water source for the desert landscape and also marks part of the Navajo Nation's ...

It's one of summer's favorite treats. But is that slice of watermelon safe to share with your dog? We asked the experts. Nothing says summer like a plateful of fresh watermelon. It’s the perfect ...

Viral Hippo Moo Deng Predicts Donald Trump's Victory in the US Presidential Election 2024 by picking a watermelon with his ...

For example, summer brings hydrating fruits like watermelon and berries to keep us cool ... that prolong the growing season well into the fall, allowing for the harvest of fruits like limes, oranges, ...

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