Watermelon is hailed as the fruit of the summer, but its cantaloupe counterpart shouldn't be overlooked. They're easy to grow ...

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A ripe cantaloupe will have a yellow-beige color. 2. Look for a stem: Cantaloupes naturally detach from the plant when ripe. If there’s a stem intact, it was likely cut from the plant before it ...

Find Your Warmest Microclimate Heat brings out melons’ sweetness, so make sure to plant them in a location that warms up early in spring and stays hot through the end of September. The south side of a ...

Melons, (especially cantaloupe) are also a great source of vitamins A and C! Where do melons grow well? Melons do best in sandy soiled areas. This helps with drainage and prevents water from ...