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roger

Connecticut

how many days after pollination does it take for a melon to be ripe?thanks.

7/16/2012 7:12:16 PM

Walking Man

formerly RGG

To be good and ripe (sweet) they generally need around 60 days to grow following pollination.

7/16/2012 9:36:30 PM

Bubba Presley

Muddy Waters

In yankee land it could take 70 to 80 depending on the weather

7/16/2012 10:29:23 PM

Walking Man

formerly RGG

Normal signs of ripeness do not apply with Carolina Cross melons.

7/17/2012 6:57:57 AM

Minnesota Melon Man

Rochester, Minnesota

I received an email from a new grower that had associated size with ripeness. It's a classic beginner mistake. This years melons were larger than the biggest one you can buy in the store after about 24 days on the vine, so that's really a bad indicator.

7/19/2012 1:28:13 PM

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