Summers are incomplete without watermelons, but the woes of slicing a tasteless, unripe fruit are annoying. Expert clears the air.

Watermelon Festival proved to be a sweet success on Sunday, drawing hundreds of families, friends, and community members ...

• A creamy yellow field spot on the underside of the watermelon indicates the watermelon ripened on the vine and is sweet and flavorful. • A ripe watermelon should also feel heavy for its size, ...