The most reliable way to tell if a cantaloupe is ripe is to tug on the fruit. When it separates easily and cleanly from the stem, it's ready to harvest. Ripe cantaloupe loses its green color in the ...

It's tricky to tell whether or not a cantaloupe is ripe. Unlike some other fruits, the outside appearance of cantaloupe gives little information about what's going on inside the melon. It's important ...

Cantaloupe is the chameleon of summer fruit. It’s so candy-sweet that it can make for a light dessert on its own (though lest we not forget cantaloupe bowls). Yet its syrupy characteristic also gives ...

Fruit is a must-have at summer picnics and cookouts, but it won't do much good if it's mushy or underripe. Navigating the produce aisle is an art. You've got to know what to look for well before you ...

This cantaloupe is nearly ready to be picked. The netting on the skin is an even tan color and the rind under the netting is changing from green to tan. In just a day or two, this melon will be ready ...