Square watermelon

Cube watermelons are commonly sold in Japan, where they are essentially ornamental and are often very expensive, with prices as high as US$200.

Cube watermelons were intended to fit more compactly in fridges and their shape makes them easier to cut as they don't roll.

[2] The melons are grown in boxes and take the shape of the container, and they tend to appeal to wealthy or fashionable consumers.

[6] Although cube melons were originally created with practicality in mind, the cost is prohibitive.

To retain the proper shape, cube melons must be harvested before they are ripe, rendering them inedible.