Rich and juicy, melons are powerhouses of both flavor and nutrition. They're part of the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which also includes pumpkins and squash, and those that are sweet belong to a ...

The difference between watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, and other melons you might be less familiar with, plus how to shop for and serve each. Serious Eats / Getty Images When melons are at the ...

ASK John and Jennifer Hand how it is that their cantaloupes are treated with the wide-eyed awe usually reserved for celebrities, and you’re not likely to get a satisfactory answer. “It kind of blows ...

When the weather is this hot, is there anything better than a slice of ice-cold melon? It’s sweet and creamy, with flavors and aromas that range from light and floral to rich and musky, depending on ...

While you're munching on your favorite type this summer, you’ll be glad to know that the benefits of melons don't stop at hydration. If there is one thing to know about the benefits of melons, it’s ...

This cantaloupe is nearly ready to be picked. The netting on the skin is an even tan color and the rind under the netting is changing from green to tan. In just a day or two, this melon will be ready ...

When I was growing up on our farm in east Tennessee, we always had a melon patch. I'm not sure what varieties my parents tried besides cantaloupes and watermelons, but knowing them, it was probably ...

The pre-cut fruit has been removed from stores across nine states. Less than a month after the CDC cleared romaine lettuce as safe to eat again following the largest multi-state e. coli outbreak in a ...

Reporting from Onyx — Thirteen years ago, when Ruben Mkrtchyan told his wife and four children that they were going to move from Glendale to a high desert valley in the middle of nowhere to grow the ...

CORVALLIS – Growing melons takes some effort in western Oregon, but with the right methods it can end in sweet success. With a warmer, drier climate, eastern Oregon is well set up for cultivating ...