Keeping watermelon fresh helps avoid waste and enjoy its best flavor all summer long. Whole watermelons stay fresh longer than cut watermelons because the rind protects the fruit from air and spoilage ...

There's nothing like sinking your teeth into a fresh piece of watermelon, but sliced melons don't stay fresh for long. Once cut, oxygen exposure makes the fruit break down faster, so sliced watermelon ...

The longer a cut watermelon is exposed to oxygen, the more liquid is released from the flesh, which can cause it to dry out faster and reduce its sweetness. Watermelon’s porous texture may also absorb ...

If you pick watermelon too early, it's bland; too late, and it's mushy. Knowing when watermelons are at their peak can save ...