Author: Lorraine Wade

If you cut your watermelon in half and want to store one half, wrap it with plastic. The uncut watermelon should be tightly wrapped in plastic wrap. This will keep your watermelon from picking up the scents or flavors of other food in your refrigerator. How do you store half a cut watermelon? Once cut, […]

2-4 hours. Place the pan in the freezer, and allow them to freeze for 2-4 hours. Once the watermelon is frozen, transfer the pieces to an airtight container, so they won’t pick up any other flavors from your freezer. Frozen watermelon can be stored in the freezer for 3 to 6 months when it’s tightly […]

How to Freeze Watermelon Juice. Watermelon juice can also be frozen. First, you need to consider what size portion you would need at a time. If you only want to add a small cube or two to a smoothie or cocktail, consider freezing it in an ice cube tray. Does watermelon juice freeze well? Another […]

You can definitely freeze watermelon rinds, and it’s a great idea since they’re so nutritious. There are a fair amount of things you can do with the rind frozen, and it’s a simple process. All you have to do is put them in a freezer bag, or another airtight container, and store. Is it okay […]

We observed a low prevalence of natural E. coli on the surfaces of the watermelon fruits (S1 Appendix). Out of 25 watermelons, 10 were positive for E. coli with five upper half and six lower half positive samples. Can bacteria grow on watermelon? While melons do not naturally contain bacteria that can make you sick, […]

Summersweet watermelons combine with lemons and honey to make this fantastically refreshing watermelon lemonade with honey. Pair it with some ice and a sprig of mint, and you have a fancy drink to enjoy on the porch on a hot summer’s day. Can you put honey on melon? Using a sharp knife, slice a peeled […]

Watermelon boasts a triad of flavors—bitter, sweet, and sour. The bitter flavors of the fruit are strong enough to keep the sweet from being overpouring, and the sour makes the bitter more manageable. All three together are what make watermelon so unique. What does watermelon flavor taste like? Watermelon can easily be called the “iconic […]

Watermelon is fat free. Sodium & Hypertension: Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, a disease associated with many factors. Watermelon is sodium free. Is eating a whole watermelon too much? Overeating watermelon may present you with some unforeseen side effects. However, some side effects you may have heard are […]

Yes since it is uncut fruit, you may safely eat it. Just be sure to rinse the peaches and scrub the outside of the melon first with a produce brush and running water prior to cutting. If anything, it probably fully ripened them! How long will a watermelon last in a hot car? Never store […]

If you hear a dull thud when thumping the watermelon, this may indicate that it’s overripe or mealy. Can you eat mealy watermelon? When a watermelon gets too ripe for its own good, the juicy crisp texture of the flesh can turn gritty and dry. If you cut it open, you might see the flesh […]

Fusarium wilt of watermelon is a soilborne fungus disease that occurs statewide. The disease can cause considerable damage where susceptible varieties are grown because entire plants are killed prior to harvest. What does an infected watermelon look like? Water-soaked, “oily” areas on the underside of the cotyledons or seedling leaves often paralleling the veins with […]