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Omaha, Nebraska

How do you tell when a Carolina cross is ripe? I haven't sprayed anything not labeled for fruit and vegetables, so at some point I think I'll eat a non-competitive melon or two that for whatever reason aren't going to be giants. (Though a 60 pound watermelon is still pretty big compared to what people see in the grocery store.)

8/20/2017 1:59:56 PM

NE Arkansas

I figure 60 days old minimum...

8/20/2017 11:23:53 PM

Central NY

I got one to about 80 days last year...prolly could of used another 10 days or so...I think you want to look for a little yellowing around the bottom ..I'm def not an expert though...can't wait to eat mine...Depends what Andy wolf has goin as to how sweet it will taste ...

8/21/2017 10:29:50 AM

Partlow,Va

They are ripe when the melon turns dark green close to and around the stem.

8/22/2017 9:29:17 AM