Jack Miller

Watermelon seeds sprout when the soil temperature stays consistently between 70°F and 95°F, usually within 3 to 10 days after planting.   That’s the short answer to the question of when do watermelon seeds sprout, but the full story depends on a few key conditions you’ll want to get right.   If you’ve ever planted … Read more

You pick a black diamond watermelon when the tendril closest to the fruit turns brown and dry.   That little curl is nature’s way of saying the melon is ready.   But that’s not the only sign.   If you’re wondering when to pick a black diamond watermelon, you’ve come to the right place.   … Read more

Watermelons get ripe when the fruit reaches full maturity on the vine, usually signaled by a few clear changes you can see and feel.   If you’ve been wondering when do watermelons get ripe, the short answer is that they ripen on the vine and don’t continue ripening much after you pick them.   That … Read more

If you cut a watermelon too early, you can still salvage it, but you’ll need to adjust your expectations and get a little creative in the kitchen.   An unripe watermelon won’t magically become sweet and juicy like a perfectly ripe one, but that doesn’t mean you have to toss it in the compost.   … Read more

You can make a lot of great things with watermelon radish, and once you try it, you’ll wonder why you ignored that pretty green orb at the farmers market for so long.   If you’ve been asking what to make with watermelon radish, the answer is simple: almost anything that calls for a crisp, mildly … Read more