Now is the time to get you a juicy watermelon!

Summer cookouts are often characterized by hamburgers and hotdogs, but what about the fresh fruit that is sure to become the star of the show. LSU AgCenter’s Craig Gautreaux says that now is a good time to buy watermelon!

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Save this list to have on hand when you hit your local grocery store, farmerfarmers market, or CSA all season long!