Local markets are bursting with a variety of melons including cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon, along with unique varieties like casaba and crenshaw. Melon season runs through October, when the ...

Watermelon is a must at every summer soiree, and if you’ve tasted it before, it should be no mystery why. To pick a ripe one at the grocery store or farmers market, look for a watermelon that’s deep ...

Take your time to compare and handle several melons before you pick one. Look for a dense melon that's heavy for its size because it'll be packed with more juice, more sugar and more flavor. Settle ...

Determining when to harvest your watermelon begins weeks before the expected harvest time. You should check up on your melons ...

Lahontan Valley grower Rick Lattin can gauge the success of his crops with the summer weather. Earlier in the growing season, though, Lattin said the unusual weather pattern in the spring produced ...