To tell if the Hami melon is ripe it should have a little bit of a give to it when pressed on the sides and on the stem ends. Also when you smell the stem ends they should smell fruity. Depending on the variety, there shouldn't be any green left on it either.

How do you know when a melon is ready to cut?

The melon's green rind will take on a creamy yellowish color. If the color is right, gently push on the end of the melon opposite from the stem. If there is a slight give, the melon is probably ripe. These don't come off the vine as easily as cantaloupes, so use a knife or scissors to cut the melon from the vine.

What does a ripe Hami melon look like?

Oblong in shape with yellow skin and green streaks throughout, the Hami melon has a juicy orange flesh. ... Since it's a cantaloupe, you can tell if it's ripe for harvest by smell (slightly sweet), and it has firm flesh that gives a little under pressure.