Nothing says summer like a slice of sweet, juicy watermelon—but picking the perfect one? That’s trickier than it looks.

Ever picked a watermelon that looked perfect on the outside, only to find it dull and flavorless inside? You're not alone.

According to Wroten, “When picking a watermelon, shape matters. Opt for 'nice and fat’ watermelons over long and skinny ones, as the latter haven’t fully matured on the vine and might lack ...

In my quest to pick the perfect watermelon, I purchased six options—three large and three mini across three vendors (two grocery stores and one farmers market). In each instance, I tried to ...

But before you dig into any of these watermelon recipes, you'll need to pick the perfect watermelon. Peak watermelon season runs from May to August in the United States. But if you've ever ...

If you pick up a watermelon that seems heavier than it looks ... it’s more likely to be at perfect ripeness. More of a hollow sound means the watermelon is likely overripe.

Also, it’s just a watermelon. Everything will be OK. And if you do manage to pick the perfect melon, everything will be great in that sticky-fruit-juices-down-your-arm-on-a-summer-afternoon way.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — People tell you to thump the watermelon but I needed a few more details on how to pick the perfect watermelon. Eagle Eye Produce offers up an easy graphic showing How to Pick ...