Comments on: Growing cucamelons in a garden: Expert tips for success

By: Rick

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 23:03:58 +0000

In reply to Rick.

Thank you very much for the answer, it is very helpful.

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By: Niki Jabbour

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:55:14 +0000

In reply to Rick.

Hi Rick, I find I get about 100 or so cucamelons per plant, particularly those grown up trellises and allowed to branch out freely. I don’t prune the plants back at all. Lot’s of sun and consistent moisture is key – as well as a super sunny site. Good luck! Niki

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By: Rick

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:45:35 +0000

Hi, what kind of yield can you expect per plant? I tried some last summer in less than ideal conditions and got only about 10 cucamelons per plant.

Thank you

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By: Sally Mann

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 02:22:11 +0000

Hi there!
I just bought 8 little cucamelon starter plants from a vegetable stand in East Texas. They are in 2 inch pots and the vines are about 6”-10” long. I was hoping to container garden them but I’ve never grown any edible things, only pretty flowers, haha! Can you help get me started? What soil should I purchase? How many plants per container and how big should the pots be? I really am hoping to be successful with these! I live in The Woodlands, Texas – Zone 9a, about 25-30 miles north of Houston. Thank you in advance! I appreciate it!

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By: Niki Jabbour

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 20:23:36 +0000

In reply to Christina.

Hi Christina,

Maybe look up ‘burr gherkins’ and see if they look similar. It’s a cucumber like crop that you can eat, but only the young fruits as the mature ones are very bitter. – Niki

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By: Christina

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 01:27:40 +0000

Hello,

We just moved to a new neighborhood in Maxwell, Texas and I have never seen these. I wanted to share a photo, but can’t add to my comment. They like like small watermelons but smell like cucumbers when cute open. Ours just don’t look exactly like the ones you posted. I just never seen these before, and want to be sure they can be eaten.

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By: Niki Jabbour

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:03:22 +0000

In reply to Pat Keffer.

You sure can! There are a couple recipes online – just google pickling cucamelons. Enjoy!

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By: Pat Keffer

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:43:30 +0000

This is my first time growing cucamelons. They are growing and producing.

Can you pickle cucamelons?

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By: Niki Jabbour

Thu, 05 May 2022 16:37:51 +0000

In reply to Sharon Gunther.

Cucamelons are related to cucumbers but are not true cucumbers. I’ve not found them to be overly gas producing as certain cucumber types can be. They have their own flavour – cucumber with a hint of lime. Delicious and productive. – Niki

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By: Sharon Gunther

Wed, 04 May 2022 13:49:40 +0000

Are cucamelons burpless?

I have 6 plant seedlings ready to plant, and will share some with others if they are not burpless

Thank you,
Sharon

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