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Posted: Aug 15 2006 at 1:34pm | IP Logged Quote Elizabeth
We have lots of watermelons in our garden. Christian didn't keep the seed envelopes. How do we know if a watermelon is ripe?

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Posted: Aug 15 2006 at 2:17pm | IP Logged Quote jdostalik
Elizabeth,
I found this quote from a gardening site:

"Many home gardeners experience difficulty in determining when watermelons are ripe. Use a combination of the following indicators: (1) light green, curly tendrils on the stem near the point of attachment of the melon usually turn brown and dry; (2) the surface color of the fruit turns dull; (3) the skin becomes resistant to penetration by the thumbnail and is rough to the touch; and (4) the bottom of the melon (where it lies on the soil) turns from light green to a yellowish color. These indicators for choosing a ripe watermelon are much more reliable than "thumping" the melon with a knuckle. Many watermelons do not emit the proverbial "dull thud"when ripe. For these, the dull thud may indicate an over-ripe, mushy melon."

I'm sure others will be more help. I just buy mine seedless from the grocery store! Congrats on a rich harvest!


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Posted: Aug 15 2006 at 2:18pm | IP Logged Quote Marybeth
Thump it! If it sounds hollow..then it is ripe. The bottom should be cream or yellow colored when ripe. Also, if the tendril is half dead it indicates a ripe or near ripe melon.

Hope this helps!

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