What is how to tell if a cantaloupe is ripe?

Here's how to tell if a cantaloupe is ripe:

• Smell: A ripe cantaloupe will have a sweet, musky aroma, especially at the blossom end (the end opposite the stem). If it smells faintly of the sweetness you know, it's probably ripe. If there's no smell or a very faint smell, it is likely not ripe. If it smells overly sweet or fermented, it may be overripe. Link: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Sweet%20Smell

• Color: Look for a cantaloupe with a golden-tan or yellowish-tan rind. Avoid cantaloupes that are green or have green spots, as this indicates they are not ripe. The netting on the rind should be raised and well-defined. Link: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Cantaloupe%20Color

• Stem End: The stem should slip easily off a ripe cantaloupe, leaving a smooth, slightly concave indentation. If the stem is still attached, it's likely not ripe. If the end is mushy or moldy, it's overripe. Link: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Stem%20End

• Weight: A ripe cantaloupe should feel heavy for its size, indicating it's full of juice. Link: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Weight

• Sound: Gently tap the cantaloupe. A ripe one will sound hollow. Link: https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Hollow%20Sound