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How to Store Watermelon Wait. Whole watermelon should be left at room temperature until ripe. Refrigerate. Once ripe, place the whole watermelon, uncovered, in the refrigerator. Seal. Once cut, seal cut watermelon halves or slices in a Glad ® Zipper Bag. Refrigerate. Store in the refrigerator.
How do you store watermelon for a long time?
For Long-Term Storage Remove the rind, cut the melon into pieces, and then freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet until solid. Store in an airtight container or zip-top freezer bag for up to six months.
How do you store an uncut watermelon?
Uncut watermelons have a shorter refrigerator life, so store at room temperature until ready to chill and eat. Tightly cover cut pieces in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for two to three days.
How long can you store a fresh watermelon?
A whole watermelon can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week or at room temperature for a week or two. Cut watermelon should be wrapped in plastic, refrigerated and used within three to five days.
How long can you keep an uncut watermelon?
That depends a lot on whether you’ve cut it up or not. A whole, uncut cantaloupe or honeydew melon should last for seven to 10 days in the refrigerator. A whole, uncut watermelon is even sturdier: It should be good for two weeks. The picture gets somewhat bleaker once you’ve sliced into your fruit.
How do you keep watermelon from rotting?
Other preventative measures you can take include keeping the watermelon off the ground as they grow and develop. Use a cage, plastic mulch, stakes, straw mulch or other materials to protect the fruit from the ground. You can even use a wooden board for the fruit to rest on as it matures.
Can you freeze watermelon slices?
Watermelon slices and wedges can be frozen, but they tend to take up a lot of space. They will also lose their texture in the freezer, so they aren’t good when eaten raw. Watermelon juice or puree can also be frozen in a container or as ice cubes.
Is there any way to preserve watermelon?
We think the best way to preserve watermelon is to cut it and store it in the fridge, just like you store avocadoes in the fridge for use within a few days. If you have half a watermelon, protect the entire melon half by covering it tightly with plastic wrap, making sure no air touches the inside fruit.
Should uncut watermelon be refrigerated?
Whole melons like watermelons, honeydews, and cantaloupes retain their flavor best at room temperature. Storing them at normal temperatures may even help keep their nutrients intact. Plus, they take up a lot of space in the fridge. Only once they’re cut should you refrigerate them, and only for a few days at most.
Where is the best place to store watermelon?
Whole watermelons can be kept at room temperature for a few days, but will keep better in the fridge. Once cut, watermelon should always be stored in the fridge.
Does watermelon expire?
Sometimes spoiled watermelon looks and smells fine. A good rule of thumb is to eat pre-cut watermelon by the expiration date, or at the most, within five days of buying the fruit. Watermelon you cut yourself and store in an airtight container in the fridge should also be eaten within five days.
Should watermelon be refrigerated?
Keep whole melons like watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew on the counter for best flavor. USDA research found that storage at room temp may even help keep the antioxidants better intact. Once cut, store in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Can watermelon go bad in the fridge?
How long does watermelon stay good for? An uncut watermelon can be kept on the counter at room temperature for up to 10 days. An uncut watermelon can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. A cut watermelon is good in the fridge for about 3 days.
Should you wash watermelon before cutting?
Before cutting, wash the outer surface of the melon thoroughly with cool tap water to remove surface dirt; scrub with a clean produce brush. Cut melons should be displayed in a refrigerated case, not just displayed on top of ice. Uncut melons do not need to be refrigerated.
What should I put under my watermelons?
In order to grow great watermelons, you’ll need to put a barrier between the watermelons and the ground. This is to reduce the risk of rot and disease. Good ground barriers are straw, or even cardboard.
Why do watermelons rot on the ground?
When fruits are growing rapidly, they need lots of calcium, but it doesn’t move through the plant very well, so if it’s not available in the soil, they will be deficient. Blossom rot in watermelons is caused by a lack of calcium, but simply adding more calcium isn’t going to help the situation.
What do you do with rotten watermelon?
Once you’ve changed the texture, you can add a bit of sweetness if it needs it and throw in some flavor boosters like citrus and mint, or even booze it up. You can even pickle the rind. Of course, if the watermelon is so ripe that it’s rotting, then you should NOT eat it at all.
