You’ve patiently grown your cantaloupe throughout the season, and now you want to know when your cantaloupe is ripe and ready for harvesting. When I first started growing cantaloupe, I harvested too early, resulting in very bland-tasting melons. Picking cantaloupe at the right time will ensure you are harvesting a cantaloupe with a well-developed flavor … Read more
There is nothing more disappointing than biting into a piece of cantaloupe that is sour, unripe or crunchy. This is particularly true when you have taken the time and effort to grow the cantaloupe melons yourself. Growing cantaloupes is rewarding, and familiarizing yourself with common growing and harvesting techniques can mean the difference between a … Read more
If your cantaloupe plants are flowering but not producing fruit, you’ll want to know why. After all, ripe cantaloupe is a delicious summer fruit, and it can be frustrating to see flowers but not get any fruit. There are only a few common reasons why cantaloupes might flower but not fruit. In this article, I’ll … Read more