Video:How to Pick Cantaloupe
with Ben KurtzmanThis video shows how to pick cantaloupe from the vine after determining if it's ripe. See these tips for how to pick cantaloupe.See Transcript
Transcript:How to Pick Cantaloupe
Hi, I am Ben Kurtzman for About.com Home and Garden, and today we are going to be picking cantaloupe.It's August here at Riverland Farm in Sunderland, Massachusetts, and the cantaloupe are ready to be picked.
Picking Ripe Cantaloupe
Look for cantaloupes that have developed a nice cream or beige color. You do not want one that is still greenish.Pick the Cantaloupe From the Vine
A ripe cantaloupe should slip easily off the vine with a quick twist. There should be prominent netting on the outside of the cantaloupe. You can also tell if the melons are ripe by giving them a good sniff. It should have a noticeable sweet smell.Thanks for watching, and to learn more, visit us on the web at Homegarden.About.com.
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