On 2005-09-01, Steve wrote:
In article ,
Kira Dirlik !! wrote:
How can I tell when they are ready to be picked?

Most American cantaloupes (which are really muskmelons), are ready to
pick when they slip off the vine, i.e. the fruit comes off the vine
without cutting or hard pulling when you lift it with just a little
pressure. Smell is also a good indicator.


and to prevent rot, get them off the ground. A piece of board or a
couple bricks under them.

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