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1 Comment To "Will melon ripen on its own"
#1 Comment By Nikki On 07/12/2012 @ 7:32 am
Assuming you mean watermelon, they will not continue to ripen once picked, but they will soften, so they can become edible. Once you pick them, they essentially stop sweetening. This article will help with harvesting:
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