Cucamelon (Melothria scabra) is a species of flowering plant in the cucurbit family grown for its edible fruit. The cucurbit family of plants includes such vegetables as cucumbers, squashes, pumpkins ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Part of the fun of growing your own food is tasting something you’d never see in stores. Cucamelon is a very trendy plant right now for home gardeners, and it probably deserves a spot ...

If you’re looking to try something new in your vegetable garden this season, perhaps the tiny but mighty cucamelon would be a good fit. Cucamelons ( Melothria scabra) are also called Mexican sour ...

In this hyper-informative age, we think the world needs more whimsy. Sometimes that whimsy can be found in the natural world. And sometimes it’s edible and delicious, like the cucamelon, the cutest ...

Cucamelons from Forts Ferry Farm in Colonie. Cucamelons from Forts Ferry Farm in Colonie. In this biweekly Farmers Market Spotlight, we feature a food item that’s available at a Capital Region farmers ...

They are the size of grapes, look like miniature watermelons and taste of cucumbers and lime. But the bizarre-looking ‘cucamelon’ is not some genetically-modified hybrid grown in a laboratory. It’s a ...

Cucamelons are a warm-season crop, thriving in temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and can be grown from seed indoors or directly outdoors. These plants are easy to grow in full-sun locations ...

Are you looking for something different to grow in your vegetable garden this year? Do you want to find a fun way to engage young kids in the garden? Would you like to have something different to show ...