Watermelons

Image by jaranya Cultivated as far back as 4,000 years ago in ancient Egypt, watermelons originated in Africa. As such, this large fruit needs warm temperatures and a long growing season. In fact, the finicky…

Image by OlFedv Watermelons are fun fruits to grow in the garden. They’re easy to grow and no matter what variety you pick, you know you’re in for a real treat– that is until you find watermelon plant bugs.…

Image by David B. Langston, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org There’s nothing as sweet as the flesh of the watermelon on a hot summer day, except of course, knowing what’s causing your yellowing or browning…

Image by Marina Parshina Have you ever had a watermelon that was so tasty you wished every melon you’d eat in the future was just as juicy and sweet? Maybe you have given some thought to harvesting seeds from…

Image by South_agency Watermelon is pretty much synonymous with summertime and is likely found at nearly every summer celebration from the Fourth of July, Labor Day, or Memorial Day BBQ to the company…

If you’ve never sampled a Tastigold watermelon, you’re in for a big surprise. On the outside, Tastigold melons look much like any other melon – light green with dark green stripes. However, the inside of a watermelon Tastigold…

Image by masharinka If you love watermelon but don’t have the family size to devour a huge melon, you’ll love Little Baby Flower watermelons. What is a Little Baby Flower watermelon? Read on to learn how to…

Image by James Andrews For an early, compact, and delicious melon, it’s hard to beat Yellow Doll watermelons. As an added bonus, these melons have a unique, yellow flesh. The flavor is sweet and tasty and the…

Image by JAH Some of us expect to grow watermelons this season. We know they need plenty of growing room, sunshine, and water. Perhaps we’re not sure which type of watermelon to grow though, since there are…

Image by Liudmyla Liudmyla Fresh, homegrown watermelon is a delectable summertime treat. Whether hoping to grow large, sweet melons or smaller icebox types, growing your own watermelon in the home garden is…