Assertion: melon | /r/HasProperty | picked
Facets:
value: early
type: TEMPORAL
value: from the vine
type: LOCATION
Source sentences:
text: Melons does not ripen after it is picked, so once a cantaloupe is removed from the vine it will not sweeten any further.
text: For honeydew and watermelon, you should look for skin that is dull-looking, since shiny skin could be a sign of a melon that isn’t ready to be picked yet.
text: Since melons lack a starch content, they do not ripen any more once they are picked from the vine.
text: Shoppers must be sure to check closely for hints of green on the skin, which will indicate that the melon was picked early and will need to ripen before the meat will be ready to eat.
text: Unlike many other types of fruit, melons get softer once they have been picked, but they do not get any sweeter.