Cantaloupe is in peak season from June to August. For the best tasting melon, be sure to buy when it is in season! As part of the “musk melon” family, the best way to scope out a good cantaloupe is by using your nose; the melon should give off a noticeably sweet, musky scent. As with most other fruits, you should also seek out a melon that is heavy for its size; this means it is nice and juicy! Finally, give it a little squeeze. A ripe cantaloupe will yield a bit under pressure from your thumb. Avoid any fruit that are too soft - they have likely begun to ferment.