Jack Miller

Growing a cantaloupe starts with understanding that this sweet, musky melon needs warmth, patience, and plenty of sunshine to thrive.   If you’ve ever wondered how do you grow a cantaloupe, the short answer is that you plant the seeds after the last frost, give the vines room to sprawl, and water consistently until the … Read more

You clean a cantaloupe by rinsing it under running water and scrubbing the rind with a clean produce brush before you ever slice into it.   Even though you don’t eat the outer skin, cleaning a cantaloupe properly matters more than most people realize.   That rough, netted surface is a magnet for dirt, bacteria, … Read more

To choose a sweet cantaloupe, you need to rely on your senses, not just the color of the rind.   A perfectly ripe cantaloupe will smell sweet and musky at the blossom end, feel heavy for its size, and have a slight give when you press it.   If you’ve ever wondered how do you … Read more

Choosing a good cantaloupe comes down to three things: weight, smell, and the look of the rind.   If you’ve ever stood in the produce aisle wondering how do you choose a good cantaloupe, you’re not alone.   Picking a ripe, sweet cantaloupe isn’t guesswork — it’s a skill you can learn in just a … Read more

You choose a ripe cantaloupe by checking its appearance, smell, and feel before bringing it home.   A perfectly ripe cantaloupe will have a sweet, musky aroma at the stem end, a golden or cream-colored rind, and a slight give when you press it with your thumb.   If you’ve ever stood in the produce … Read more