Growing Rockmelon, also Canteloupe

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16 Jan 15 JAn Vedova (Australia - temperate climate)
When do you know your rockmelons are ready to be picked
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18 Jan 15 Ferran (Australia - temperate climate)
You can tell when to harvest rockmelons by either tugging slightly on the stem directly attached to the fruit, if it comes of the stem it is ready, some varieties this doesn’t work for. Alternately smell the fruit you should be able to smell a sweet aroma if the rock melon is ready. If you still can't decide look at the skin in most varieties if differs slightly from the unripened ones also check the seed packets for a rough guide as to how many weeks from harvest you will be able to start harvesting. Good luck, enjoy your rock melons.
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