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How to Store. Let a not-quite-ready cantaloupe ripen at room temperature for up to 2 days (keeping it in a closed paper bag will speed up the process). Refrigerate a whole ripe melon for up to 5 days. For cut wedges of cantaloupe, cover the surfaces and refrigerate for up to 3 days. (If possible, leave the seeds intact. They prevent the flesh from drying out.) Cubes without the seeds will last 1 to 2 days in a resealable container in the refrigerator.
Because melons do not improve in flavor after harvest, storage is focused on keeping the fully ripe fruit from spoiling. The best temperature for storing whole melons is between 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit for one to two weeks.