Jack Miller

The best time to pick seedless watermelon is when the fruit has reached full maturity on the vine, which typically happens about 80 to 90 days after planting, depending on the variety.   Unlike seeded watermelons that give you obvious clues, seedless watermelons need a closer look because they don’t have those dark seeds to … Read more

The best time to pick watermelon radishes is when they reach about 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter, typically 50 to 60 days after planting.   If you’re wondering when to pick watermelon radishes, the answer really comes down to watching both the calendar and the actual size of the root.   These radishes get … Read more

You should pick garden watermelon when the tendril closest to the fruit turns brown and dries up.   That little curly tendril is one of the most reliable signs that your watermelon is ready.   But knowing when to pick garden watermelon involves more than just one clue.   If you’re wondering when to pick … Read more

The best time to pick crimson watermelon is when the tendril closest to the fruit turns brown and dries up.   That little curly tendril is one of the most reliable signs that a crimson watermelon is ready.   But if you’ve ever stood in the garden asking yourself when to pick crimson watermelon, you’re … Read more

You should pick Charleston Gray watermelon when the tendril nearest the fruit turns brown and dry, the underside develops a creamy yellow spot, and the rind resists your thumbnail.   That’s the short answer, and it’s the same signal growers have relied on for decades with this classic heirloom.   But knowing exactly when to … Read more