Gardeners can tell when a watermelon is ready by checking the tendril, or curl, that connects the melon to the vine. "If it's still green, the watermelon is very likely not ripe. If it is brown and ...

Knowing how to plant watermelon in your garden can ... a white or pale green spot indicates it's not yet ripe. Additionally, examine the curled tendril closest to the melon on the vine—when ...