Do Melons Ripen After Cutting?

Will a honeydew melon ripen once it's cut? Nope. Unfortunately, melons don't ripen after they're harvested, so what you buy is what you get. But if you slice into a honeydew and it happens to be underripe, don't despair.

How do you ripen a melon after cutting it?

Place the fruit in a brown paper bag rolled closed at the top to help the melon to ripen faster for eating. Once you've already cut the cantaloupe it needs to be refrigerated, which slows any further softening.

Can you ripen already cut cantaloupe?

Can a cantaloupe ripen after it was cut? Yes. Cantaloupe will ripen after being cut from the vine, but will not increase in sweetness.