Look for a cantaloupe with a golden tan rind, indicating ripeness. Check for slight softness at the blossom-end, suggesting a ripe melon. A ripe cantaloupe should feel heavy and sound deep when ...

It's tricky to tell whether or not a cantaloupe is ripe. Unlike some other fruits, the outside appearance of cantaloupe gives little information about what's going on inside the melon. It's important ...

Home gardeners have watched melon vines fill considerable garden space while anticipating harvest time. Most watermelon varieties produce mature fruit 75 to 95 days after seeding and 42 to 45 days ...

This cantaloupe is nearly ready to be picked. The netting on the skin is an even tan color and the rind under the netting is changing from green to tan. In just a day or two, this melon will be ready ...

A ripe watermelon will feel heavy, have a dry brown tendril, a yellow ground spot, dull skin, and a sweet smell. Check that the blossom end is slightly soft, the color is vibrant and uniform, and it ...