"It is difficult to preserve the watermelon that can't be eaten, the old melon farmer taught me the trick, and the taste is still fresh after a long time"
In the middle of summer, watermelon has become an indispensable cool darling on the table. However, I often encounter a problem: I can't eat it all when I buy it, how to save it? This problem of mine was solved by chance, and the solver turned out to be an old melon farmer.
The story begins on a hot summer day. My family and I went to the countryside to pick fruits, and we were immediately attracted by the red, sweet watermelon. So, we excitedly picked a few of the biggest and sweetest ones to take home and share with friends and family.
When we got home, we happily slice a large watermelon and began to enjoy the deliciousness. However, when we were full and ready to clean up the pieces, we realized that there were still a lot of leftover watermelons. At this time, I suddenly remembered that I used to hear people say that watermelon does not last long after being cut, and it is easy to spoil, which makes people have a headache. So, I started to get worried.
Just when I was distressed, an old friend of mine gave me a valuable suggestion: find an old melon farmer and ask for advice on how to preserve watermelons. So, I couldn't wait to go to the old melon farmer for advice.
The old melon farmer's surname is Wang, and he is a well-known local fruit farmer. He is over the age of six, but he is in good spirits and has a lot of experience. I told him about my troubles, and he smiled and beckoned me to come with him to his orchard.
The orchard was full of all kinds of fruits, and I was dazzled by it. Lao Wang pointed to a particularly lush watermelon field and told me that these watermelons are varieties that he has carefully cultivated over the years, which not only taste good, but also last for a long time. Then, he began to introduce me to his "freshness secrets".
First of all, Lao Wang told me that when choosing to preserve watermelons, it is best to choose ripe but not overripe, with a slightly green skin, so that watermelons will be preserved for a longer time. Secondly, put the watermelon in a ventilated place, not directly exposed to the sun, and do not put it in a humid place, which can avoid the watermelon from spoiling. The most important thing is to wrap the cut watermelon tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator. This can effectively slow down the rotting rate of watermelon and keep the taste fresh.
After listening to Lao Wang's suggestion, my heart suddenly brightened. It turns out that it is not difficult to preserve watermelon, the key is to do it properly. So, I followed Lao Wang's method and cut the remaining watermelon into pieces, wrapped it in plastic wrap, and put it in the refrigerator. A few days later, when I took it out and ate it, I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that the watermelon was still fresh and juicy, almost like it had just been cut.
Since then, I have often preserved the watermelons according to Lao Wang's method, and I no longer have to worry about the leftover watermelons going bad. Moreover, I have also shared this method with my friends, and they have also benefited a lot.
Through this experience, I not only learned how to preserve watermelon, but more importantly, I learned a truth: in life, when you encounter problems, you might as well ask experienced people for advice, and you may have unexpected gains.
In short, the "trick" of preserving watermelon taught to me by Lao Wang not only allowed me to solve the problem that had been troubled for a long time, but also made me feel the warmth and help between people. In the future, I will continue to uphold this philosophy, continue to learn, grow, and add more color and fun to my life.