Cucamelon Strip Pack
3 FOR £10
Cucamelons are a fun crop that will fit into a small space and add something a little different to your summer salads. Also known as Mouse Watermelon, it is a small, crunchy fruit that resembles a miniature watermelon. Despite its appearance, cucamelon is actually a member of the cucumber family. The fruit has a tangy taste and is often used as a refreshing snack, in salads or added to jugs of Cocktail. In addition to their unique flavour, cucamelons are also high in vitamin C and other antioxidants.
Cucamelons are relatively easy to grow and can be grown in containers or in the ground. They prefer warm, sunny conditions and well-draining soil. The vines can grow up to 10 feet long and produce an abundance of fruit throughout the growing season. Easily supported by attaching some netting vetically between 2 poles and spacing plants at 30cm intervals along the bottom. Tie in to start them off then they will scramble over the netting themselves. Alternatively plant in a hanging basket and let them trail. Harvest when they reach the size of a grape.
- Aspect: South-facing or West-facing
- Common Name: Cucamelon, Little Mouse Watermelon
- Exposure: Sheltered
- Harvesting Period: July to September
- Latin Name: Melothria scabra
- Pot Size: Strip Pack
- Soil Type: Chalk-Loam-Sand
- Spacing Between Plants: 30cm
- Spacing Between Rows: 60cm
- Sun Level: Full Sun
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