Cucamelon Plants
- Originating in Central and South America, the cucamelon (Melothria scabra) is one of the world’s most charming fruits. Though not a hybrid, botanically speaking, this plant boasts fruits that look like a cross between a cucumber and a melon (hence the name).
- The miniature fruits have all the crunch of a traditional cuke but with hints of sour lime when it comes to their flavour profile. One thing’s for sure, nobody else’s kids will have cucamelons in their lunchbox!
- Alongside the fab fruits, the plant yields bright green foliage and charming yellow flowers which add huge ornamental appeal during the summer. Fast-growing and fun, there’s really no reason not to grow these unusual plants.
- Either grow your cucamelon plants in a greenhouse or conservatory, or on a sunny patio in pots. Your plants have been nurtured under glass until they’re healthy young plants, ready to be sent to you and planted.
- A naturally twining climber, this plant will work its way wonderfully around a trellis or obelisk. Alternatively, you can use a wigwam of bamboo canes.
