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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Ciéra Cree

I never knew this crucial tip about how to store watermelons – now I can enjoy the sweet, juicy fruit at its best for longer

Slices of watermelon on board.

When I think of summer, fresh, juicy wedges of sweet watermelon spring to mind. They really are the perfect fruit for a hot day, chopped into triangles to pick up and enjoy on their own as a refreshing treat or cut up into a recipe.

This blissful vision won't last long though if you don't know how to store watermelon to keep it crisp and sweet. I've sadly learned this the hard way, being met with mushy melon that's soured in flavor. Fear not, as learning how to save your summer salad ingredients isn't tricky.

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