Slicing into a ripe Piel de Sapo melon this morning, I realized that I was a victim of seduction. As with so many of the plant families here, seeds were spilling out of the incision, the fruits are a mere vessel for the “go forth and multiply” maxim of a plant’s directive for sustainability. Inside| Full Belly Farm - Certified Organic Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers & Wool Since 1985
Knowing when to pick a cantaloupe can make all the difference to the flavor. Here’s everything you need to know about how to tell if a cantaloupe is ripe. When most people think of edible gardening, they think of tomatoes, cucumbers, and other standard vegetables. But one of our favorite things to grow is fruit—watermelon and cantaloupe, in particular. A homegrown melon is so sweet and juicy compared to what you typically find at the store. But how do you know if a cantaloupe is ripe? The...| Growfully