Skip the pre-cut watermelon at the grocery store and cut your melon yourself this summer.
Since the rind can err on the thick and tough side, many retailers sell pre-cut watermelon.
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Then grab a sharp chef’s knife and acutting boardits time to chop to it.
An uncut watermelon lasts about 7 to 10 days at room temperature, according to theWatermelon Board.
It is usually left behind, but the watermelon rind is entirely edible and tastes like a cucumber.
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(Watermelons and cucumbers are from the same plant family, called cucurbits.)
Some people pickle the rinds, while others chop them for stir-fry.
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