Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus · Fruit
3 varietiesTop 10 pairings
Watermelon, a giant fruit of the gourd family, is grown for its crisp, intensely sweet flesh, about 92% water. In summer, eat it in dripping wedges, blend it into agua fresca or toss it with feta.
Picking a good onedrag
ImmatureMealy
Just matureBuy itCrisp, clean red and firm, it cubes well for feta salads, skewers and grilling.
Field spotCream, clearly marked
Rind & heftShine dulling, heavy in the hand
ThumpDeep hollow thud
Stem & tendrilTendril browning, stem drying
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What you get from one
52%
Edible part
4518 g flesh · rind, seeds out
8688 g
Weight each
each one
Keeping ittap a temperature
Whole, it keeps at 10-15 C, not in the fridge. Once cut, wrap it and chill under 5 C.
90%
Humidity
Open, uncovered
Airflow