When do you know a watermelon is ripe to pick?
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Glad E Olah
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For years I have tried to grow watermelons and this year I finally have success. I have two melons that are really long but not overly fat yet. When will I know it is time to pick them?
8 answers
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I took a picture of the two watermelon.
Glad E Olah
on Aug 21, 2014
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Look at the tendril and spoon (the very small spoon shaped leaf) that grow closest to your melon--both will dry and turn brown when your watermelon is ripe. Also if you look at the spot on your melon where it rests on the ground, it will turn from white to cream or yellowish. If there is no spot, it is probably because your melon has rolled or been moved from the original resting spot.
Donna Byram
on Aug 21, 2014
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Thank you so much. Will take a look tomorrow to see.
Glad E Olah
on Aug 22, 2014
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I thump them. The deeper the sound, the riper it is. It should sound hollow.
Adrianne C
on Aug 23, 2014
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When you think they are ready wait a few more days! lol I looked at the tendrils on mine and the spots on the bottom plus plunked for the hollow sound. This year the first one I picked was perfect. The second did the same inspections but it was still white inside. The third one checked everything looked good and I decided to wait a few days on it and it was perfect. I've watched numerous videos etc and I still think it's a guessing game. Like you this is my first year actually getting any. Last year I had one but picked it to early. I still have 3 more left on the vine so I'm in the waiting game again. Tendrils have already fell off of those also. Good luck!
Melissa Gutilla
on Aug 23, 2014
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I wish I was a gardener of veggies...the only crop I grow is mustard greens in the fall! I just do not have an adequate place for a garden...no sun in the private part of the yard. Good luck!
Jeanette S
on Aug 24, 2014
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I did the thumping test and one sounded with an echo so I picked it. Tomorrow I will cut it open when the grands are here. I hope we will all have a delightful surprise. I will take a picture no matter what it looks like inside. As far as Jeanette's comment......I wish you had space for a garden. Have you tried growing in containers placed where there is sun? Some things do well in containers. Thanks for the comments everyone.
Glad E Olah
on Aug 24, 2014
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We ate one of the melons and it was delicious. Thank you for your comments.
Glad E Olah
on Aug 28, 2014
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