Cucamelon Plants
The cucumber x melon hybrid!
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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.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, cucamelon plants are vigorous climbers that grow well in 30-centimetre pots, provided they have a trellis or netting to scramble up.
How big does it get?
The cucamelon is a vigorous climbing vine that can reach a height of 200 to 300 centimetres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The cucamelon plant requires full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The cucamelon plant prefers a rich, free-draining, and fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The cucamelon plant requires frequent watering, needing about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week to support its rapid growth.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, cucamelon plants do not strictly require pruning, though they can be trimmed if they outgrow their space.
How hardy is this plant?
The cucamelon plant is a tender plant with an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it will not survive being frozen and requires temperatures above 1°C. It can be grown outdoors across the UK once all risk of frost has passed, though it benefits from a sheltered position in cooler areas.
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An experienced hand from seed to harvest
When it comes to veg plants, if Cameron doesn’t know about it? It ain’t worth knowing. They’re one of his horticultural passions and the quality of the produce he – well, produces – at the nursery is testament to that fact. Cameron pairs time-honoured horticultural traditions alongside the very best modern techniques in our fabulous, purpose-built nursery in Evesham. With a background that saw him place at the Grand Finals at the Young Horticultural Awards back in 2022, we’re proud to have someone that really knows his onions.
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