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-  Don't stress spoilage, be mellow-n  - Watermelon

Use within 1 week for whole melon3–4 days for cut melon

How to Store Watermelon

  • Wait Wait

    Whole watermelon should be left at room temperature until ripe.

  • Refrigerate Refrigerate

    Once ripe, place the whole watermelon, uncovered, in the refrigerator.

  • Seal Seal

    Once cut, seal cut watermelon halves or slices in a Glad® Zipper Bag.

  • Refrigerate Refrigerate

    Store in the refrigerator.

Keep it with Food Storage Zipper Bags
Keeps up to 8 months

How to Freeze  Watermelon

  • Prepare Prepare

    Remove watermelon rind and cut into cubes. Spread on a sheet pan.

  • Place Place

    Place in the freezer until completely frozen.

  • Transfer Transfer

    Transfer to Freezer Zipper bags or FreezerWare™ containers.

  • Freeze Freeze

    Seal, removing excess air (if using bags) then place in deepest part of the freezer.

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