• Most varieties are ripe when the stems starts separating from the fruit.
  • Other varieties are ripe when fruit is almost completely covered by their natural netting.
  • Harvest fruits by turning in circular motion to twisted the stem to the breakage point.  A
    sharp knife or pruners can also be used to extract the fruit from the vine.
  • Melons stored in a warm room a few days prior to use are more flavorful.
  • Melons can be stored for a few days and up to 4 weeks under 55 degree temperatures
    and in a humid environment.