Much of the appeal of a square watermelon is indeed adoration of its unique form. The farmers of this special fruit often cite having one to peer upon a way to “blow away the summer he… See more

When talking about Japanese square watermelons, we’re almost exclusively referring to “Zentsujisan Shikakusuika” (善通寺産・四角スイカ) or Zentsuji square watermelon… See more

There was, however, one major problem. The cost was simply too high for an item that needed to be consumed within days, the novelty shape barely given due appreciatio… See more

The concept of growing a square watermelon is relatively simple. Essentially while the watermelon is still growing on the vine, it is placed into a transparent box that is smaller t… See more

It might sound simple (and fast) enough to grow a square watermelon, but a lot can go wrong during this process, including damage, disease, unfavorable weather conditions … See more