Jack Miller

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

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