Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 1-2 weeks
Whole at Room Temp
- Wash rind before cutting prevents transferring bacteria to flesh
- Store whole watermelon at room temperature
- Keep away from direct sunlight
- Keep away from ethylene producers
Cut/Prepared storage method for produce that has been cut open (shorter duration, different handling) 3-5 days
Cut and Refrigerated
- Cut into desired pieces
- Wrap cut side tightly in plastic wrap or store cubes in airtight container
- Refrigerate immediately
Freezing freezing method 6-12 months
Frozen
- Cut into cubes or balls
- Flash freeze on baking sheet in single layer
- Transfer to freezer bags
- Best for smoothies and sorbet
Long Term preservation methods like canning, dehydrating, pickling, fermenting 3-4 months
Pickled Rind
- Cut rind into pieces, remove green outer skin
- Pack in jars with pickling brine
- Refrigerate or process for canning
Protect your produce
This item is sensitive to ethylene gas, which is released by other produce.
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Fun Facts
- Watermelon is about 92% water; the thick rind protects the flesh and allows whole melons to keep at room temp.
- Cut watermelon should be wrapped or stored in an airtight container—exposed flesh dries out and can pick up odors.