In Japan they have recently found a way to grow square watermelons!

Farmers in the southern Japanese town of Zentsuji have figured out how to grow their watermelons so they turn out square ... farmers insert the melons into square, tempered glass cases while the fruit is still growing on the vine.

But these square watermelons come with an expensive tag. Regular watermelons in Japan cost from $15 to $25 each. Each square watermelon costs 10,000 yen, the equivalent of about $82.

Being quite expensive these watermelons would certainly not be consumed by general public. That's for sure. Maybe consumers may give them as gifts!

But it is also said that there does appear to be a growing U.S. market for watermelon that is more refrigerator-friendly. The industry is hearing from consumers that size does matter.

The so-called fresh-cut watermelon is widely available at U.S. groceries, another possible solution to a crisis created by oversized melons.

Looks like U.S. watermelon lovers will have to settle for fresh-cut for now, and the $82, square watermelon won't be showing up at American groceries very soon. What would you prefer square watermelons or curved refrigerators? Who knows in the future there could be watermelon friendly refrigerators for all you watermelons lovers instead!