Physical Injury Improper handling and loading of bulk watermelons too often result in serious transit losses due to bruising and cracking. Internal bruising leads to premature flesh breakdown and mealiness. Pathological Disorders Disease can be an important source of postharvest loss depending on season, Disorders region and local climatic conditions at harvest. Generally these losses are low in comparison with physical injury due to bruising and rough handling. Special Considerations Cut watermelon for slices or cubes for fresh-cut fruit salads have a very short period of optimal quality.
Flesh becomes water-soaked and mealy.
Varietal performance for fresh-cut is not currently available. One Shields Ave.