Jack Miller

Planting cantaloupe in a garden is one of the most rewarding things you can do if you love sweet, juicy melons fresh off the vine.   Cantaloupe is a warm-season crop that loves sunshine, rich soil, and plenty of room to sprawl.   If you’ve been wondering how to plant cantaloupe in a garden, the … Read more

You can plant cantaloupe from seeds directly in your garden or start them indoors for a head start on the season.   The key is giving cantaloupe seeds warm soil, plenty of sunlight, and enough space to sprawl.   Whether you’re a first-time grower or a seasoned gardener, planting cantaloupe from seeds is a rewarding … Read more

Picking a good Tuscan cantaloupe starts with your senses, not a sticker.   If you’ve ever wondered how to pick a good Tuscan cantaloupe, the answer is simpler than you think.   A good Tuscan cantaloupe should feel heavy for its size, smell sweet at the stem end, and give slightly when you press it. … Read more

You can pick cantaloupe from your garden when the fruit slips easily off the vine.   This “slip” is the most reliable sign that your cantaloupe is perfectly ripe and ready to harvest.   If you are wondering how to pick cantaloupe from your garden, the answer lies in your senses.   You need to … Read more

You can peel a cantaloupe without a knife by using a few clever kitchen tricks that rely on simple tools you already have at home.   It sounds impossible at first because cantaloupes have that thick, rough rind that seems to demand a sharp blade.   But once you learn how to peel a cantaloupe … Read more