N.C. watermelon

Rickey Privette Jr. wins first-ever blue ribbon at the 2023 N.C. State Fair

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The 2024 N.C. State Fair is quickly approaching Oct. 17-27 and North Carolinians everywhere are feeling the excitement. Fuquay-Varina’s Rickey Privette Jr. is particularly looking forward to defending his “Best Large Watermelon” title from 2023. Best Large Watermelon- True to Type is one of the several classes in the State Fair’s pumpkins and watermelons competition … Read more

“In the Field” tips for picking a ripe watermelon

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July is primetime for homegrown watermelons in North Carolina. In the heat of summer, few things are better than the refreshment you can find in a sweet ripe watermelon. Independence Day is certainly a popular time to have watermelon during holiday meals. So if you need to pick out a watermelon for this July 4th, … Read more