Jack Miller

You know it’s time to harvest a cantaloupe when the fruit slips easily off the vine with almost no resistance.   That simple “slip” is the single best indicator that a cantaloupe is ready to pick.   If you’ve been wondering how do you know when to harvest a cantaloupe, the answer comes down to … Read more

You know it’s time to cut a cantaloupe when the rind shifts from green to a creamy tan and the stem end gives slightly under gentle pressure.   If you’ve ever stood in your kitchen wondering how do you know when to cut a cantaloupe, you’re not alone.   The truth is, a ripe cantaloupe … Read more

You keep cantaloupe fresh by storing it properly, and that starts the moment you bring it home.   If you’ve been wondering how do you keep cantaloupe fresh, the answer depends on whether your melon is whole, cut, or already sliced and sitting in your fridge.   Cantaloupe is a delicate fruit with high water … Read more

You can grow sweet cantaloupe by giving the plants plenty of sunshine, warm soil, and consistent watering throughout the growing season.   If you’ve ever bitten into a store-bought cantaloupe that tasted like nothing, you know the disappointment.   The good news is that growing sweet cantaloupe at home is totally doable, even for beginner … Read more

You can freeze fresh cantaloupe, and it’s one of the easiest ways to keep this sweet melon on hand for smoothies, fruit salads, and healthy snacks all year long.   Freezing fresh cantaloupe helps you avoid waste when you’ve got a ripe melon that’s too big to finish before it turns mushy.   The process … Read more