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The Hollyberry Lady · 09-04-2009, 10:36 AM

Melons...

When to harvest: 70-120 days after sowing seeds. Cantaloupe: when fruit slips easily off the stem. Other melons: when they have a strong sweet aroma and slight softening at the blossom end or when the skin turns from shiny to dull.

How to harvest: Lift cantaloupes until they separate. Cut other melons from the vine with a knife or shears.

How to store: Keep cool and damp for 2-4 weeks. To preserve, freeze.

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09-04-2009, 10:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
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