Jack Miller

You can sweeten cantaloupe after cutting by sprinkling a little sugar, salt, or honey over the flesh and letting it sit for a few minutes.   If you’ve ever sliced into a cantaloupe only to find it disappointingly bland, you’re not alone.   It happens to the best of us, and the good news is … Read more

You can sweeten cut cantaloupe in a few simple ways that take just minutes.   If you’ve ever bitten into a cantaloupe that looked ripe but tasted flat, you know how disappointing that can be.   The good news is that you don’t have to toss it out or force yourself to eat it plain. … Read more

You can support hanging cantaloupe by using a sturdy sling, a mesh bag, or a simple hammock-style support that cradles the fruit as it grows.   When you support hanging cantaloupe properly, you prevent the vine from snapping under the weight of heavy melons.   It’s one of those small garden tasks that saves you … Read more

You can support cantaloupe on a trellis by giving the vines a sturdy vertical structure to climb, and it’s one of the best ways to grow this sweet melon in a small space.   When you support cantaloupe on a trellis, the fruit lifts off the ground, which means cleaner melons, fewer pests, and better … Read more

You can store sliced cantaloupe in an airtight container in the fridge, and it will stay fresh and safe to eat for about three to five days.   That’s the short answer.   But if you want that sweet, juicy melon to actually taste good on day four and not turn into a watery, mushy … Read more