How to tell when it's ripe?

Rockandrollin · July 15, 2019

Another clue is the color of the spot where the watermelon touches the ground. If it's white, it may not be ready. If it is yellow, then it probably is ready.

I look for the dried tendril, yellow spot and the thump method before I cut into one.

For me the secret is to grow lots of melons, cause if I cut into a melon too early or too late, it is not a big deal as there are plenty of backups.

I am also growing Ali Baba this year as well as Sangaria and Orange Glo.

July 15, 2019	#4
Rockandrollin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Kennewick, WA (7a) Posts: 182	Another clue is the color of the spot where the watermelon touches the ground. If it's white, it may not be ready. If it is yellow, then it probably is ready. I look for the dried tendril, yellow spot and the thump method before I cut into one. For me the secret is to grow lots of melons, cause if I cut into a melon too early or too late, it is not a big deal as there are plenty of backups. I am also growing Ali Baba this year as well as Sangaria and Orange Glo.