Is it an exceptionally small cucumber or the world’s cutest watermelon? That is the question. Melothria scabra, known as ‘Cucamelon’ or ‘Mouse melon’ is a tiny melon that has been creating a buzz in the farmer’s markets. The fruits are small enough to fit into a teaspoon, yet bite into one and the flavour is pure cucumber with a refreshing tinge of lime. Its unique flavour, its pest-free and rampant habit of growth, not to mention its huge productivity, all conspire to recommend this unusual vine to home gardeners looking for something new to add to their menus.
