A ripe honeydew melon is sweet and succulent and you can grow your own in only a few months, providing you give the crop the warmth it desires. But how can you make sure to pick it at the perfect time ...

Sweet and juicy honeydew melons are traditionally a crop grown in a greenhouse but can be cultivated outdoors successfully in warmer climates. Honeydew melons have pale green flesh and these popular ...

Melons are part of the cucurbit family, which includes squash, cucumbers, pumpkin and zucchini. Melons date back thousands of years to Africa and Southeast Asia, and have sweet and delicious fruit ...

Harvesting melons at the perfect time is crucial to the best eating experience. Melons will have the highest sugar content if allowed to ripen fully on the vine, Kansas State University horticulture ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! The summer is flying by as we approach the Fourth of July weekend and Independence Day. As we all enjoy the extended weekend with family and friends, take ...

CORVALLIS – Growing melons takes some effort in western Oregon, but with the right methods it can end in sweet success. With a warmer, drier climate, eastern Oregon is well set up for cultivating ...

Fresh fruit is essential to a well-balanced diet, providing key vitamins, nutrients and fiber. Whether you eat it with a meal or have it on its own, it’s a healthy way to give yourself a sweet treat.

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 ...