Cucamelon Seeds

Name: Cucamelon Seeds
Brand: D.T.Brown
SKU: 23751
Price: 2.19 GBP
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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Pack quantity: 30 seeds
Item code: 23751
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This has produced quite a stir as a novelty couple of years ago. A vigorous trailer or climber which is relatively easy to grow. Cucumelons produce an abundance of fruit resembling tiny watermelons, which taste a bit like cucumber but with a citrus tang. They need little care, are drought tolerant and if the roots are lifted before first frosts they can be stored and replanted for earlier fruiting the following season.

Sow Indoors April to May,in seed trays, cover with a fine layer of compost. Keep moist and maintain a minimum temperature of 20oC (68oF). Prick out to further trays or pots when seedlings are large enough to handle. Transplant growing bags, large tubs or a sheltered area of the gardens. Remove the growing tip when plant is about 2m (6ft) tall and trim side shoots when about 30cm (12in). Need support.
Harvest: July to October. Pick regularly to encourage a continuous crop. Lift roots in autumn and store in a cool, frost free area. Plant out in May when risk of frost is over.