The melons are only harvested when they are fully ripe.
The full and typical melon aroma is only achieved, if you watch for the right harvest time. The full maturity is on the one hand in the scent, on the other hand recognizable, that fine cracks form at the base of the stem and the fruits begin, to detach from the stem. After the harvest you can still see the fruits 2 to 3 Leave in the air for days. This makes the aroma and scent even more pronounced. However, longer storage is not recommended. Melon fruits are very sensitive to frost. They must therefore be harvested outdoors, before the first night frosts appear.
