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How to Tell When Cantaloupe Is Ripe

Track planting date + maturity days. Signs: rind turns lighter, stem slips easily, gentle squeeze yields slightly, thumbnail test—no dent = ready. Lift and sniff: sweet aroma at blossom end confirms peak flavor.

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