A hard avocado? A mushy watermelon? That doesn't have to be the case. Here's how to tell when fruit is perfectly ripe and the perfect moment for that first bite has arrived.

Key Points The most reliable way to tell if a cantaloupe is ripe is to tug on the fruit. When it separates easily and cleanly from the stem, it's ready to harvest.Ripe cantaloupe loses its green color ...

At 4 a.m., headlights from tractors beam across rows of ripening melons as crews begin the day’s work, slicing fruit from ...

Telling when a melon is ready to be harvested can be a challenge, or it may be quite easy. It all depends on the type of ...

In the heart of Georgia's watermelon country, everyone has a trick to tell if a melon is ripe. One way is the sound a melon makes when it is thumped. Or better, patted.

July is National Watermelon Month, a time when the summer staple takes center stage at picnics, barbecues and farmers markets ...