Cucamelon/Mexican Sour Gherkin

Cucamelon is a small, vining plant that produces 1" long fruits that look like miniature watermelons. The taste is similar to a cucumber, but with a light citrus note. 

Harvest your Cucamelons when they are still small, no more than 1" long. Make sure you harvest them regularly so your plant keeps producing. Cucamelons are not as productive as regular cucumbers, so you may want to grow more than one plant. 

Cucamelons grow best in full sun with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. A lover of heat, don't plant them until the soil and nighttime temperatures are reliably warm. Since this is a vining plant, it will require support (trellis, fence, etc.) to grow. Avoid overhead watering as this can encourage Powdery Mildew.