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I am in about my fourth year and I am finally getting the hang of it and really enjoying gardening.
This year is a good one. I have actually produced enough food that I could have feed myself for a short time. Lots of squash and cantalopes. Tomatos are looking good but they are still green.
Should I let cantaloupe vine ripen and whats a good way to tell when to pick them?
Will add you for the next thread. Cantaloupe stems will turn from green to brown, and they practically fall off into your hands without tugging.
If you notice in the store, some have a kinda greenish color shining through the brown. Looks kinda like a net over a green ball. Those aren’t really ripe enough to taste good.
You will see some that are kinda beige all over, and have a light spot where they were on the ground. Those are riper. In fact, if you experiment with a few supermarket melons, you can get a good feel for what a good tasting melon looks like, sometimes.