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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

When to pick cantaloupes – discover the tell-tale signs of a perfectly ripe cantaloupe

A farmer holding a whole and split ripe cantaloupe.

Cantaloupes are heat-loving crops that are easy to grow and produce multiple sweet and luscious fruits throughout the summer. Picking them at the right moment is a skill to master, as harvesting too soon or too late can mean disappointing fruits compared to a perfectly ripe cantaloupe.

If you are looking to learn how to grow cantaloupe then you may be surprised how quickly the plants grow their fruits. Picking cantaloupes is a simple process and, once you have learned the tell-tale signs of ripe fruit, you can enjoy refreshing and delicious homegrown melons straight from the vine.

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