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Cantaloupe should be refrigerated before cutting if you want it to last longer and stay safe to eat.   But here’s the catch: refrigeration before cutting can affect the texture and flavor if you chill it too early.   So the real question of whether cantaloupe should be refrigerated before cutting depends on when you … Read more

An uncut cantaloupe does not need to be refrigerated if you plan to eat it within a day or two of bringing it home.   However, there are a few situations where refrigerating an uncut cantaloupe makes sense, and a few where it can actually work against you.   If you’re wondering whether an uncut … Read more

You water cantaloupe plants deeply and consistently, giving them about 1 to 2 inches of water per week, including rainfall.   Cantaloupe plants are thirsty vines that need steady moisture to produce sweet, juicy fruit, but they absolutely hate soggy roots.   If you’ve been wondering how to water cantaloupe plants the right way, the … Read more

You can treat powdery mildew on cantaloupe by acting fast, removing affected leaves, and applying the right fungicide or natural remedy before the disease spreads.   It’s one of the most common problems cantaloupe growers face, especially when the weather is warm and humid.   The good news is that powdery mildew on cantaloupe is … Read more

You can treat cantaloupe leaf disease by acting fast, removing the infected leaves, and applying the right fungicide or home remedy before it spreads.   Cantaloupe leaf disease is one of the most frustrating things a melon grower can face because it can wipe out your plants in a matter of weeks.   The good … Read more

How to Tell a Cantaloupe Is Ready To tell a cantaloupe is ready, you need to use your senses, not just your eyes.   A ripe cantaloupe will feel heavy for its size, smell sweet at the stem end, and give slightly when you press it.   If you’ve ever brought home a cantaloupe only … Read more

You can tell when to harvest cantaloupe by checking a few key signs that show the fruit is ripe and ready to pick.   If you’ve been wondering when to harvest cantaloupe from your garden, the answer comes down to color, smell, and a gentle tug.   Knowing when to harvest cantaloupe is one of … Read more

You can tell a cantaloupe is sweet by checking its smell, weight, and skin color right at the store or market.   A ripe, sweet cantaloupe is nothing like a bland, crunchy one, so knowing how to tell a cantaloupe is sweet will save you from disappointment every single time.   The good news is … Read more

How to Tell a Ripe Cantaloupe on the Vine To tell a ripe cantaloupe on the vine, you need to watch for a few clear signals the plant gives you.   The fruit will shift from greenish-gray to a warm tan or creamy beige.   The netting on the skin becomes thick, raised, and pronounced. … Read more

You can sweeten unripe cantaloupe by using a few simple kitchen tricks that enhance its natural sugars and soften its flesh.   If you’ve ever sliced into a cantaloupe only to find it hard and bland, don’t toss it just yet.   There are several effective ways to sweeten unripe cantaloupe, and most of them … Read more