Cantaloupe is a large, round fruit that grows on a ground vine. It has a netted rind and orange flesh. A member of the musk melon family, the high water content makes cantaloupe a juicy treat.

When fully ripe, the melon should very easily detach from the stem and vine. It should feel firm but not overly hard. Once you reach the 90-day mark (or whenever your variety of cantaloupe is ...