SUMTER, S.C. — Being a farmer is never easy, especially with unpredictable weather, but for Nat Bradford of Bradford Farms, his staple crops are thriving while others are coming up short. "It's been ...

If your melons are under-performing, these simple tips can help turn things around. Nothing says summer like a juicy, sweet, homegrown watermelon. Depending on the variety, it can take between 70 to ...

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — Old age comes with complications - a reality Nat Bradford knows well. His family has been producing specialty Bradford-breed watermelons since the 1850s, known for their sweet, ...

SUMTER — Nat Bradford walked through rows of watermelon crops earlier this month, checking in on his family’s heirloom variety that dates to the 1850s. With each step he took, Bradford grew more and ...

Watermelons thrive in rich soil and full sun, producing harvestable melons just 70 to 100 days after planting. While watermelons are relatively easy to grow, their sprawling vines and high nutrient ...

HERMISTON, Ore. — Two weeks into harvest, this year’s Hermiston watermelon crop is looking good, according to Walchli Farms shop foreman Curtis Pederson. The farm began harvesting watermelons July 14 ...

You’ve probably heard about companion planting, or the idea that some crops can “help” each other out. Much of companion planting is based on observation and folklore. However, a few studies have ...

Ranchi: Unrelenting spells of high-velocity winds, heavy rainfall, and hailstorms across Jharkhand over the past few days ...

Florida produces more watermelon than any other state, accounting for 34% of the nation's supply. Indian River County, once a citrus hub, now sees numerous repurposed school buses transporting ...

Kudumbashree women farmers in Kerala achieve ₹6.78 crore turnover from watermelon cultivation, nearly doubling last year's ...