JONA878
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Cucamelons

Anyone growing Cucamelons.?
It's the first time I have sown any and would like to know anyones experiance with them.
I know they are relatively new to the scene and I would appreciate any advise on training them.

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I think what you're taking about are sometimes sold as 'mexican sour gherkins' here. melothria scabra?

I've only grown them once...not much to report. they climb and grab well, the fruits are quite small, so they don't pull the vines down much...assuming you're trellissing them?

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Yup ...their the ones Potatoes.
I've planned to grow them up a sheltered trellis ..so look forward to seeing the results.
Thank you.



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