Jack Miller

You can ripen a watermelon off the vine, but only if it was picked at the right stage of maturity.   If you’ve been wondering how to ripen a watermelon off the vine, the honest answer is that a watermelon won’t get much sweeter once it’s separated from the plant.   But there are still … Read more

You can roast watermelon by grilling thick slices or cubes over high heat until they get smoky, caramelized, and slightly tender.   Yes, you read that right — roasting watermelon is a thing, and once you try it, you might never go back to plain cold slices again.   When you roast watermelon, the natural … Read more

You can ripen a watermelon faster by understanding what makes it ripen in the first place, then giving it the right conditions to speed things up.   Watermelons don’t actually continue ripening much once they’re off the vine the way bananas or avocados do, so the trick is to catch them at the right stage … Read more

You can ripen a watermelon at home if you picked it a little too early or bought one that isn’t quite ready yet.   It won’t get dramatically sweeter once it’s off the vine, but you can still improve its color, texture, and overall flavor with a few simple tricks.   If you’ve been wondering … Read more

You can ripen a store bought watermelon at home by using a few simple tricks that encourage the natural ripening process.   Even though watermelons don’t ripen much more after being picked, there are still ways to make a store bought watermelon sweeter and juicier.   If you’ve ever brought home a watermelon that tasted … Read more