Kings Cucumber Cucamelon Seeds

Grape-sized cucumbers with a taste of watermelon mixed with a fresh tinge of lime. Rampant trailing vines produce a constant stream of fruit throughout the summer. When to Sow: April to May. Where to Sow: Sow seed on edge to prevent rotting 1.5cm (1/2") deep in individual 9cm (3 1/2in) pots under glass at a constant day and night temperature of 21°C. What to do Next: When the plants are about 10cm (4") tall, plant out outdoors in a sheltered spot once hardened off and all risk of frost has past. Grow up against netting or allow to trail along the ground. Can also be cropped under glass, planted into large pots or growbags. Provide some form of support and tie in stems as required. Harvest: July to September. Handy Tip: Pick regularly to ensure a continuous crop. Cucamelon is a perennial, why not lift roots in the autumn and store in a cool, frost free area and plant out again the following year. Nutritional Values: Fruits are low in calories and a source of simple sugars, fiber and vitamins which are essential for optimising our health.