Cucamelon
Plant family: Cucurbitaceae
General Info: Small 1" fruits that look like watermelons and taste like citrusy cucumbers that can be eaten fresh or pickled. Also known as Mexican Sour Gherkins.
Days to maturity: 67
Sun, and spacing: Full sun, 12" spacing.
Harvesting tips: Harvest at 1", becomes seedy when larger. Once fruit bearing begins, pick daily.
Common pests and diseases: Cucumber beetles spread a variety of diseases.
Plant family: Cucurbitaceae
General Info: Small 1" fruits that look like watermelons and taste like citrusy cucumbers that can be eaten fresh or pickled. Also known as Mexican Sour Gherkins.
Days to maturity: 67
Sun, and spacing: Full sun, 12" spacing.
Harvesting tips: Harvest at 1", becomes seedy when larger. Once fruit bearing begins, pick daily.
Common pests and diseases: Cucumber beetles spread a variety of diseases.
Plant family: Cucurbitaceae
General Info: Small 1" fruits that look like watermelons and taste like citrusy cucumbers that can be eaten fresh or pickled. Also known as Mexican Sour Gherkins.
Days to maturity: 67
Sun, and spacing: Full sun, 12" spacing.
Harvesting tips: Harvest at 1", becomes seedy when larger. Once fruit bearing begins, pick daily.
Common pests and diseases: Cucumber beetles spread a variety of diseases.
