Fruit
Watermelon
スイカ すいか suika
Also known assuika
At its best in Jun, Jul, Aug
When it is at its best
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
In seasonAvailable
How to cook
Eaten fresh
A pinch of salt makes the sweetness stand out.
Juice
Blended into juice.
Pickled watermelon rind
The white rind made into quick pickles.
Fruit punch
Scooped out and served in the shell.
How to choose
Clear stripes and a crisp sound when tapped, with a slightly sunken stem base.
Storage
Keep whole at room temperature. Once cut, wrap and refrigerate, then eat soon.
Main areas
Good to know
The centre is the sweetest. Cut in wedges radiating from the middle so everyone gets an equal share of it.
