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 ...

The Tap Test: Watermelons are not a musical instrument, but picking a ripe watermelon will be music to your ears. Pick up the fruit and give it a light tap. If it gives back a hollow sound, it usually ...

The favorite mystery of watermelon purchase or growing is how to tell if it is ripe, be it in the field or supermarket. For me, there is only one sure way to find out. But in reality, the method ...

You’ve probably heard about companion planting, or the idea that some crops can “help” each other out. Much of companion planting is based on observation and folklore. However, a few studies have ...

Growing watermelons at home may sound like a daunting task, especially when considering limited spaces within cities. However ...

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