When it comes to growing cotton, success starts before a single seed is planted. Many growers focus on managing cotton after it has emerged, but successful management begins below the surface and ...

Simple home test: Rubbing a clean cotton ball on watermelon flesh can reveal artificial dyes if the cotton turns pink or red. Why it matters: With demand peaking in summer, some sellers may inject or ...

Many times, shoppers are unable to tell the difference between a natural and a treated watermelon. Attracted by its bright red colour, people often end up buying an adulterated fruit.