Square Watermelons

from the Daily Mail

For those who struggle to man-handle a melon, help is at hand.

For Tesco, a UK based international supermarket chain, has developed a new square version which can be sliced like a loaf of bread. The supermarket says many people are put off the refreshing and healthy fruit because it rolls around in the fridge, or it is difficult to slice and eat. Now, they have adopted growing techniques, which originated in Japan, to offer the square versions.

There is no weird science or genetic modification involved in the process. Rather, wooden boxes with clear sides are placed around the growing fruit which naturally swells to fill the surrounding shape.

The melons, which feature distinctive dark green and yellow stripes, are being grown in Brazil by one of Tesco’s regular suppliers and take 60 days to reach maturity. Square melons are already available in Japan.