This cantaloupe is nearly ready to be picked. The netting on the skin is an even tan color and the rind under the netting is changing from green to tan. In just a day or two, this melon will be ready ...

Harvesting melons at the perfect time is crucial to the best eating experience. Melons will have the highest sugar content if allowed to ripen fully on the vine, Kansas State University horticulture ...

Harvest early in the morning for the freshest, juiciest vegetables. Use sharp pruners and keep veggies cool to prevent wilting. Pick produce promptly to keep plants productive and flavors at their ...

It’s time — or getting to be time — for us gardeners to reap what we’ve sown. Although it’s fairly evident when some edibles, like tomatoes, are ripe for the picking (uniform red, yellow or orange ...

If your garden basks in full sun, it's the perfect spot for honeydew melons. They can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 11 and thrive in warm to hot conditions. Your reward is smooth, sweet ...