Watermelons

Sweet, refreshing watermelon is harvested at peak ripeness for maximum juice and flavor. We grow ours without synthetic pesticides in Lineville, Alabama and pick at peak ripeness. Hydrating and rich in lycopene, it's the ultimate summer fruit. Sold fresh through local Alabama delivery, farm pickup, and our farmers-market stand.

• Grown in: Lineville, Alabama (no synthetic pesticides)
• Freshness: Harvested at peak and sold fresh
• Availability: Seasonal - local Alabama delivery & pickup
• Storage: Refrigerate and enjoy fresh
• Why it's good: Nutrient-dense and picked at peak freshness

• Storage: Whole at cool room temperature; cut pieces sealed and refrigerated
• Shelf life: 1 to 2 weeks whole; 3 to 5 days cut
• Washing: Scrub the rind before cutting. A watermelon sits on the ground its whole life and the blade takes the outside straight in.
• Using: Cold and in wedges. Also excellent with salt, feta and mint, blended into an agua fresca, or with the rind pickled rather than binned.

Fridge or counter for a whole melon?
Counter, until you cut it. A whole watermelon held at cool room temperature continues to develop lycopene and carotene, and refrigerating it from the start stops that. Once it is cut, it goes straight in the fridge.

How do I pick a ripe one?
Look for a large creamy-yellow field spot where it lay on the ground, a dull rather than shiny rind, and real weight for its size. A white or pale-green ground spot means it was cut early.

Can I eat the rind?
Yes - the white inner rind pickles beautifully and is a traditional Southern preserve. It is also good stir-fried. Only the tough green outer skin gets discarded.