Honeydew melon question

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Calalily Deep South Coastal, TX(Zone 10a) May 24, 2008

I am growing honeydews for the first time in years. They are from Burpees, I think Earlidew. The fruits are huge and some are starting to loose the "fuzzy" hairs. How do I tell when they are ripe? We garden year round here, the regular cantaloupes/muskmelons are ripe already. I can take a photo if needed. Do honeydews "slip" from the vine, or do they need to be cut?

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Farmerdill Augusta, GA(Zone 8a) May 24, 2008

Earlidew usually slips, on the other hand hand it usually ripens with standard cantaloupes. There will be a subtle change of color, a little more whitish or Ivory as it ripens. The blossom scar will also have some give when pressed.

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Calalily Deep South Coastal, TX(Zone 10a) May 25, 2008

Thanks Farmerdill. I should have kept the seed pack so I could remember which variety. The stem ends of the melons are getting a white color and hard feel instead of the apple green fuzz. I will keep an eye on the fruits. I don't like overripe melon!

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