Recognize the signs of a perfectly ripe melon using these 4 easy tips. Honeydew melons are juicy, sweet, and refreshing, but only if you know how to tell if honeydew is ripe. The key to delicious ...

Honeydew is often the wallflower of the melon homecoming dance. It's overlooked in favor of its more intensely flavored cousins, watermelon and cantaloupe. Honeydew's beauty is in its subtle sweetness ...

Determining when to harvest your watermelon begins weeks before the expected harvest time. You should check up on your melons ...

Watermelon is a popular melon that can be grown in any garden, as long as you have adequate space and sunlight. One tricky aspect of growing watermelon is knowing when the mature melons are ripe ...

This yellow spot where the watermelon was touching the ground is a good sign that it’s perfectly ripe. A white spot would indicate that the melon would need more time to ripen. Courtesy Johnson County ...

Picking out a ripe watermelon can feel like a guessing game, but not with these expert tips. Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Unlike some other melons, watermelons don’t ripen after ...

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 ...