Cantaloupes are ripe when the blossom end is soft and it has a sweet aroma. Cut it into chunks, slices, or wedges depending on how you'll serve it.

Don't settle for bland, mushy cantaloupe that's past its prime. Read these expert tips for gauging a cantaloupe's ripeness and storing it before it goes bad.

If you've ever bought an unripe cantaloupe and waited a few days before cutting into it, you might have noticed it doesn't taste that good. This is why.