Some fruits and vegetables, such as cherries, blueberries, grapes, and purple sweet potatoes, contain anthocyanins, a flavonoid which provides their rich color. Traditional watermelons get their ...

Everyone has a method for determining if a melon is ripe from thumping the fruit to checking for yellow spots. One Virginia farmer told Farm Bureau Virginia his best advice is to “know your grower.” ...

In the sweltering heat of the summer, nothing beats the refreshing bite of a cold wedge of watermelon, the delicate sweetness of a ripe cantaloupe or the floral notes of a juicy honeydew. Melons are ...

Melons aren’t the easiest crops to grow — but what a payoff. Store-bought varieties, selected for shelf life and ability to endure long-distance shipping, simply can’t compare with a fragrant, juicy, ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Break out the bubbly and sharpen the knives as Aug. 3 “National Watermelon Day” comes only one time a year. To celebrate in style, the Farmer’s Almanac offers pithy pieces of ...

Honeydew melon is a fruit salad staple, but it doesn't always get its moment in the spotlight. It often plays the role of a "filler" in bowls and platters. But don't discount it. The fruit boasts many ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." It's the start of summer—more unofficially known as watermelon season! We welcome it with open arms ...