Cucamelons are grape-sized fruits that look like Lilliputian watermelons but taste like cucumbers. They are native to Mexico and Central America, where they go by nicknames such as sandita (“little watermelon”) or sandía ratón (“mouse melon”).
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HARVEST AND USEPick melons when the tendril closest to the fruit turns brown, and the light patch on the bottom of the melon changes from cream to tan. Watermelons keep well in the refrigerator, even after being cut open.
Cold Winters |
Mild Winters |
Sun/Shade |
Sow Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Days To Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May – June | April – June | Full sun | 4 inches apart1 inch deep | 7 – 10 days | Approx. 70 days |
Cold Winters |
Mild Winters |
Sun/Shade |
Sow Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Days To Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May – June | April – June | Full sun | 4 inches apart1 inch deep | 7 – 10 days | Approx. 70 days |
Cold WintersMay – June |
Mild WintersApril – June |
Sun/ShadeFull sun |
Sow Seeds4 inches apart1 inch deep |
Days To Germinate7 – 10 days |
Days To HarvestApprox. 70 days |
Tip Of The Day: Mini Watermelons
FAQ
What are the super small watermelons?
Sugar Baby Watermelon Sugar Baby produces small sweet watermelons of about 20cm in diameter averaging 3.5 to 4.5 kg (8-10 lbs.) in weight, with sweet flavor red flesh, mottled with very few small, tan-black seeds and a light green rind with dark stripes.
Is a Cucamelon a watermelon?
Full-grown cucamelons are not, it should be noted, a hybrid of watermelons and cucumbers, but rather in a genus of their own (Melothria scabra). They’re about the size of a ripe grape. The exterior features a thin rind, tender enough that you can pop the whole fruit in your mouth right from the vine.
Are mini watermelons edible?
It’s a great companion for hot summer afternoons, and it’s easy to carry, cut and store. But there’s more: thanks to its small size and delicious flavour, you don’t generate any food waste. The mini watermelon is so tiny that not only is it practical to eat at any time of the day; it also fits anywhere in the fridge.