Watermelons are grown throughout Virginia, but primarily in the southern and eastern parts of the state. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2017 Census of Agriculture, the state’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Peter Piper may have picked a peck of pickled peppers, but he skimped on sharing advice for picking the perfect watermelon.

We’ve got musk ox in the pressure cooker, and we’re fixing vegetables and salad with the greens we harvested from the land. We spent the day harvesting a variety of spring greens: watermelon berry ...

Watermelon is in season between May and September. That means that right now, the fruit is extra juicy, crisp, sweet and refreshing. However, if you love watermelon, you know what a pain it can be to ...

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 ...

Watermelons are a favorite vegetable for many gardeners. They grow on fast-growing vines that cover a large area of the garden. At this time of year, watermelons should be at or close to maturity, ...

There's nothing better than taking a bite out of a slice of fresh watermelon once summertime rolls around. But, if you're a big fan of fresh watermelon, you don't have to wait until your nearest ...

Watermelon is the classic summer fruit, but picking the right watermelon can feel like a bit of a gamble. However, with a little bit of know-how, you can pick the perfect watermelon every time. Jump ...

Harvesting season is in full swing at Harvey Gap Melons located just south of Harvey Gap Reservoir. The local, family-owned business started three years ago when they recognized the need for fresh and ...