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How to pick a perfectly ripe watermelon and more
Laura Yuen visits Jeff Nistler at Maple Plain to learn melon picking. He highlights ripeness signs from the field, explains why store melons lack tendrils, and shares tips on weight, hollow sound, and aroma for watermelons and cantaloupes. He notes farm market guidance and guarantees on his pears.
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Jeff Nistler
Maple Plain
Nistler
Mill City
Minneapolis
Tribune News Service
Minnesota