But sometimes you don’t remember the day or don’t need to remember it if you’re an experienced grower. We’ll explore visual clues, the role of ethylene gas, and optimal picking times. · cantaloupe will usually be harvested between 70 – 90 days depending on varieties, about 40 – 50 days after successful pollination. · discover when to harvest cantaloupe for peak flavor based on a few different factors. · when to harvest cantaloupe ? · learn when and how to pick cantaloupe, the sweetest garden candy, based on its size, color, smell, and stem. · knowing the essential signs of a ripe cantaloupe can ensure a sweet and delicious harvest. How to harvest cantaloupe? When it separates easily and cleanly from the stem, its ready to harvest. The skin should be fully netted in appearance and changed from green to yellowish brown. When is a ripe cantaloupe ready to pick? · learn when to pick cantaloupes and the signs that show the melon is perfectly ripe to remove from the vine, plus how to properly harvest cantaloupes Find out how to store, cut, and cook with this delicious melon. · key points the most reliable way to tell if a cantaloupe is ripe is to tug on the fruit. Ripe cantaloupe loses its green color in the rind, turning beige or light gray with some peachy tones in the webbing. The flowering end, or the end opposite the stem, should be slightly soft when gently pressed. The fruit is ready when it is “full slip” or when you can easily separate it from the stem. Plus, tips for making the cantaloupe harvest a success. How do you pick a cantaloupe?
