It’s so disappointing when you get a melon that just doesn’t taste good – not sweet enough or not ripe enough. It just makes the whole melon eating experience a let-down. That’s why I’m going to share with you how to pick a honeydew melon so you can get the most flavorful,...
Pick up the watermelon in your hands and smell it. If the watermelon smells slightly sweet, it is a winner. You can use the smell test for other fruits like cantaloupe, honeydew, and pineapple. 6. Examine the Tail of Watermelon If the watermelon has a tail, it is a good idea t...
You did it again and brought home a lousy cantaloupe. Here are six tips to help you pick the best one—every single time.
Also sparingly, feed Apples, bananas, blackberries, pears, cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, strawberries, grapes, nectarinesFruit Prep for your pet iguana:Using a food processor or very sharp knife, chop all fruit. Sources for protein: A high-quality, natural adult or juvenile food pellet ...
Green: Kiwi, green grapes, or honeydew Blue: Blueberries Purple: Blackberries, purple grapes, or plums Arrange in arches, laying each color of fruit in an arch on a large platter or tray, starting with red at the top and working down to purple. For a cute finishing touch, add a cluste...
AphidsInsectMisshapen/yellow leaves; sticky “honeydew” (excrement); sooty, black moldGrow companion plants; knock off with water spray; apply insecticidal soap; put banana or orange peels around plants; wipe leaves with a 1 to 2 percent solution of dish soap (no additives) and water every ...
Using Honeydew vs. Cantaloupe in the Kitchen We love these melons for their juicy sweet flavor, and their flesh makes colorful additions to popular summer treats like fruit salad. When enjoying a fresh platter of cut fruit, you may wonder, “Are honeydew melons and cantaloupe the same thing...
Spinach leafminer larvae can tunnel through leaves; cover newly planted areas with row covers to prevent damage. Aphids feed on beet leaves; their excrement is called “honeydew” which attracts ants. Knock aphids from plants with a steady stream of water or use insecticidal soap. Cutworms fee...
Many insects leave behind a sticky, sweet excrement called honeydew. This creates an environment for black sooty mold to grow, interfering with photosynthesis. Try to attractbeneficial insectsto your yard as a natural defense before using pesticides. Neem oil is a good alternative to other more ...
Sooty mold grows on honeydew, a sticky liquid excreted by plant-sucking insects; dark mold covers leaves and limbs. Oak borers tunnel under the bark. And defoliators such as caterpillars, sponge moths, cankerworms, and Japanese beetles can eat your leaves. What Makes Oaks Susceptible to ...