Jack Miller

To check a cantaloupe for ripeness, you need to use your senses—sight, touch, and smell—to confirm it’s ready to eat.   A perfectly ripe cantaloupe will feel heavy for its size and smell sweet at the stem end.   If you’ve ever brought home a cantaloupe only to cut it open and find it bland … Read more

How deep to plant cantaloupe plants comes down to one simple rule: you should plant cantaloupe seeds about 1 inch deep in the soil.   That depth gives your cantaloupe plants the best chance to germinate, break through the surface, and develop strong roots without struggling.   If you’ve been wondering how deep to plant … Read more

You should plant cantaloupe seeds about ½ inch to 1 inch deep in the soil.   That depth gives your cantaloupe seeds the best chance to sprout quickly and grow into healthy vines.   If you bury cantaloupe seeds too deep, the seedling may run out of energy before it reaches the surface.   Plant … Read more

You can tell when a cantaloupe is sweet by using your senses before you ever cut into it.   A ripe, sweet cantaloupe will feel heavy for its size, smell fragrant at the stem end, and have a slight give when you press it.   If you’ve ever stood in the produce aisle wondering how … Read more

You can tell if your cantaloupe is ripe by checking its color, smell, and texture.   A ripe cantaloupe will have a golden or tan hue under the netting, smell sweet like honey, and feel slightly soft at the blossom end.   If you’ve ever wondered how to tell if a cantaloupe is ripe, you’re … Read more