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quietyard said:I have found with my cantaloupe that when they are ripe you can smell them and if you lightly brush against them they come right off the stem. No tugging needed.

I love varieties that do this, but not all do. Many varieties are like watermelons and hold on tight even well after they are ripe.

The smell test never fails, though. You should always be able to smell the ripe fruit when it's ready.