What’s up with this mold colony growing in the stem area of my watermelon? The watermelon itself seems perfectly hard and fine so I’m very confused and a little afraid to cut into it lol

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[u/Tommy-Styxx]

Store it in a warm, damp area for a month, then cut into it and see what you find.