When fully ripe, the melon should very easily detach from the stem and vine. It should feel firm but not overly hard. Once you reach the 90-day mark (or whenever your variety of cantaloupe is ...

Given the role of variety in your diet, I’d encourage you to eat honeydew and cantaloupe, as well as other types of melon, such as watermelon. However, there may be times when you choose one ...