"I knew the way you know about a good melon," so says one half of a fictional elderly couple in the rom-com classic "When Harry Met Sally." The quote is about knowing when someone is your other half.

There’s nothing more refreshing on a blazing summer day than a perfectly ripe, juicy watermelon. Whether you’re slicing it up for a picnic, blending it into a smoothie or tossing cubes into a salad, ...

The Tap Test: Watermelons are not a musical instrument, but picking a ripe watermelon will be music to your ears. Pick up the fruit and give it a light tap. If it gives back a hollow sound, it usually ...

Do you know the two-finger rule for finding ripe watermelon? This is an easy way to determine if you should buy the giant fruit you’re eyeing at the grocery store. The two-finger rule is very simple.

Anyone who buys a watermelon at the store knows you are taking a chance on what it will taste like. Will it be ripe enough, too ripe, not sweet enough, wilted, or will it be quite tasty? Susan Davis ...

Despite their bulk and heft, here’s no question about it: buying a watermelon is totally worthwhile—that is, if you pick the best one. After all, choosing the wrong one could result in an unnecessary ...