Jack Miller

You should harvest seedless watermelon when the tendril closest to the fruit turns brown and dries up, the skin loses its glossy sheen, and the underside turns a creamy yellow.   Unlike seeded varieties, you can’t rely on the “thump test” alone, and there are no seeds to check for maturity, so you’ll need to … Read more

You should harvest watermelon from your garden when the fruit reaches full maturity on the vine.   Knowing when to harvest watermelon from garden plants isn’t as tricky as it seems once you learn the signs.   If you’ve been wondering when to harvest watermelon from garden vines, the answer lies in a few simple … Read more

The best time to harvest watermelon radishes is when they reach about 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter, usually 50 to 60 days after planting.   If you pick them too early, you’ll miss out on that crisp, peppery sweetness they’re known for.   If you wait too long, they turn pithy, woody, and unpleasantly … Read more

The best time to harvest watermelon in Michigan is late July through early September, depending on the variety and the growing season.   If you’ve been wondering when to harvest watermelon in Michigan, the short answer is once the tendril nearest the fruit turns brown and dry.   Michigan’s shorter growing season means timing matters … Read more

The best time to harvest Lemon Drop watermelon is when the tendril closest to the fruit turns brown and dries up.   That little curly tendril is your number one visual cue, and it’s far more reliable than just counting days on a calendar.   If you’ve been wondering when to harvest Lemon Drop watermelon, … Read more