We've gathered 10 tips to help you determine when your watermelon is ripe and ready to harvest.

Onions are ready when their tops flop over and turn brown.

Cantaloupe will practically harvest itself when the time is right: A light tug will release the melon from its stem. If any force is required, it’s not ready.

If any force is required, it’s not ready. Honeydew melons are ripe when their bottoms begin to soften, and watermelons when their undersides turn a creamy white color.