I came across the Ask Extension website this week when I was searching for information on watermelon plants. This is our first time planting them, and I was wondering how to know when they are ready to pick. I found this great answer complete with pictures here: https://ask2.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=357691. If you aren’t growing watermelons, it is still helpful for picking out the best watermelon at the store.
I quickly discovered how useful the entire Ask Extension website is as it answers tons of questions about plants and growing them, from plant identification to how to’s to what should you plant for specific purposes. The site’s about page describes the site as offering, “one-to-one expert answers from Cooperative Extension/University staff and volunteers within participating Land-Grant institutions from across the United States.” It also has a search feature so you can see if your question has already been answered like mine had.
Check out Ask Extension and get your questions answered here: https://ask2.extension.org/