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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 29, 2015
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    Not generally, you should harvest when the cantaloupe are ripe.
    Here is a link that should help.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cantaloupe/harvesting-cantaloupe.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 9, 2015
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    Cantaloupe flavor depends upon environmental conditions. High rainfall or excessive irrigation as the cantaloupes near maturity will adversely affect fruit flavor. Also, diseases which reduce the vigor of the plant and the leaves' ability to produce sugar will affect fruit flavor. Maintaining the plants in a healthy growing condition and avoiding excessive watering near maturity will improve cantaloupe flavor.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 18, 2015
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    Here is a few links that will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/cantaloupe/growing-cantaloupe.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/melons/hand-pollinating-melons.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 28, 2016
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    There can be numerous critters that eat tender seedlings, from mice, rabbits, birds, squirrels or even slugs.
    Here are some links with more information.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/kill-garden-slugs.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/treating-pests-with-castor-oil.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/garden-mouse-control.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/chipmunk-control.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 22, 2016
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    If the plant is healthy and vines are still actively growing, it can continue producing fruit.
    Whether they can reach maturity depends on the amount of time left in the growing season.

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    August 12, 2016
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    Yes, it can be beneficial to remove the vines that branch off from the main stem but have no fruit. It is best to leave the on the rest of the vines that are producing fruit in order to maximize photosynthesis, however you can pinch off any flowers that haven't produced fruit yet to maximize energy going to the growing fruit.

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    darbillw on
    August 12, 2016
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    So any vine with maturing fruit should be left to grow, but remove flowers that are not needed (will never mature) and remove the entire vine from the main stem that is not producing any fruit. Is that correct?

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