2007-08-28 13:14:07 · 5 answers · asked by z 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
When the stem "slips" off, that is when it comes off easily. Ripe catelopes have the ground color (not the net) is light yellow, not green. If it's bright yellow, it's over ripe....
2007-08-28 13:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Besides the stem turning brown and the color of the rind having a light yellow/tan color, when you press on the rind with your thumb (moderate pressure) it should not feel super hard but should just be starting to give. The ripe fruit should be starting to smell "melon-y" if you feel like getting your nose right down by it!
2007-08-28 22:52:32 · answer #2 · answered by Dannie77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Up North, at the end of Summer.
2007-08-28 22:40:13 · answer #3 · answered by kayneriend 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when the stem they are growing on turns brown,,,,,
2007-08-28 20:17:16 · answer #4 · answered by dorton girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pluck it and if it doesnt echo its ripe!!!
2007-08-28 23:16:54 · answer #5 · answered by Christian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋