When to Harvest Melons

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Learn how to tell when to harvest melons using these helpful tips.

These helpful tips will let you know when to harvest melons from the vine.

Picking a Vine-Ripe Melon

Gauging when melons are at the peak of flavor can be tricky, especially with watermelons. Watch for the following signs:

Watermelons. Watch the tendril closest to the melon stem. When it turns brown and dries up, the melon usually is
ripe. With some watermelon varieties, however, the tendril dries and drops off more than a week before the melon is fully ripe, so

  • Published on Apr 1, 2003
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