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Q.How Do I Know When a Watermelon Is Ready to Be Harvested

Zone | barbara916 added on July 9, 2012 | Answered

Does it depend on the category of watermelon? The watermelons in my garden have stripes down their body.

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Nikki
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Answered on July 10, 2012

If the tendril is green, you should wait to pick the melon. Harvest when the curled tendril closest to the melon on the vine begins to shrivel and dry up. Also, give it a thump and see if it sounds hollow. If not, leave it for another week or so and try again for either the hollow sound or the tendrils dying. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/watermelon/pick-a-watermelon.htm

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girlygardener103
Answered on July 10, 2012

I agree with the above post thats how I have done it for 3 years.

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