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 ...

Local markets are bursting with a variety of melons including cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon, along with unique varieties like casaba and crenshaw. Melon season runs through October, when the ...

Now, take a look at the stem end (that’s the side that looks like a belly button). A ripe cantaloupe should have a smooth, ...

Fruit is a must-have at summer picnics and cookouts, but it won't do much good if it's mushy or underripe. Navigating the produce aisle is an art. You've got to know what to look for well before you ...

Recognize the signs of a perfectly ripe melon using these easy tips. Discover the tricks to choosing a ripe honeydew using sight, touch, smell, and sound for peak flavor. Speed up at-home ripening by ...

Watermelon is a popular melon that can be grown in any garden, as long as you have adequate space and sunlight. One tricky aspect of growing watermelon is knowing when the mature melons are ripe ...

Watermelons are one of the most interesting crops to grow. It is remarkable that we can grow such large fruits in our gardens during a single season. Watermelon plants start out what seems like a slow ...