Cucamelon Melothria scabra
Cucamelon (Melothria scabra) is a annual climber grown for cucumber-lime fruit. Suited to full sun and fertile, well-drained loam, it reaches about 2–3 m with a 1 m spread. Harvest in july–october for fresh eating and preserving.
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained loam
- Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist while establishing
- Harvest: July–October
- Difficulty: Easy
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