I am not sure why it would ferment, before it was cut, but I know they will ferment fairly fast after cut up and left in a bowl.
I feel bad that happened for you. You didn't even get a taste of the only melon that survived.
So far all my watermelons have been good. We had two good melons from those volunteer muskmelons. but there were several that were spoiled before I thought they were any where near ripe.
I still haven't got anybody to pick the rest of the tomatoes, there are several who would take them, but don't seem to want to pick them.
I can understand for 2 of the people as they are nearly house bound. If someone is too lazy to pick what they would like to have, I don't think they want them very bad.
Right now my back is feeling better, but I'm not ready to go out in the garden and pick any amount just yet. Let alone to standing over a kettle processing them. If nobody picks them, by the time I feel better, I will either pick them for myself , or if we have a killing frost, I will shred all the vines for the compost pile an not feel sorry for any one that is lazy.
There was one, willing to pick them for me. One of our friends too. but she can't stand erect because of a back surgery and a muscle that was cut. I think that when I can. I will see how many she wants and they are hers.
I know, without even asking, that is ok with Barb. We both feel some sorrow for her as her children look at her as disabled. They don't want her doing this or that. Almost restricting her to the house.
Teasingly I have said well if they think they have put you out to pasture, "you know where the gate is" she really thought that was funny.
Melons
That is funny Russ. Didn't you say not too long ago, "it's hell to get old" or something to that effect? Oh no, it was something about growing old gracefully? LOL, I would have to go back and look.
You know, I have tomatoes out there that haven't frozen, but I tried a couple today and the skins were so tough that when I tried to bite into them they squirted out the stem end. Tht must be from all the rain we have had nights here.
Wish I could come pick your tomatoes for you. I would.
I left the melon on the counter too long waiting for it to ripen. That is why it fermented.
Jeanette
All things are covered w/ yeast - t'is what makes the gray pattern on grapes and apples and such. We know that yeast will do what yeast will do - and so it that your melon fermented. I have an awesome fresh pineapple, papaya, strawberry fruit salad that I make (no sugar, no additives) - but if you don't "watch it" - it builds up a head of steam and alcohol and fizz even in the refrigerator.
Sorry about the lost melon!
No Kiddin'!!! That is amazing!! Didn't know that, but I certainly do believe you.
Jeanette