Each pot has 1-3 plants. 

Description
Cucamelons are the cutest of all the fruits, the easiest to grow and they produce masses of fruit! A rampant trailing vine producing masses of grape sized fruits that look like a mini watermelon and have the taste of a cucumber with a hint of lime. A very different veg to add to your salad, or wouldn't be out of place added to a glass of Gin and tonic.

Harvest
June to November when they are grape size and firm.

Growing Instructions
Plant 15-20cm apart in well prepared soil in a sunny (above 16°C) but sheltered position, once all frosts have finished! Keep them well watered until established and in dry weather. They can be left to grow wild along the floor but its best to train along a trellis, fence, stake, wire or string. Carefully start to train them to grow up a string, no need to pick any side shoots. Pick off any yellow dead leaves along the way. Only begin to feed once you see the first few cucamelons growing. NOT before!

Tip
Pick the Cucamelons regularly to promote long and continuous harvesting. DO NOT use farm yard manure on your tomatoes and cucumbers, as farmers sometimes use a hormone weed killer on barley/wheat/straw that is then used as bedding. This will dramatically harm your crop!











PLANT INFORMATION - All our plants are grown from seed on our nursery in Worcestershire. They are all free from chemicals, pesticide, and organic pesticides. Each order will come with a guide on what to do with your plants upon delivery. Plants are sent in specially made blister packaging (picture attached) to keep them nice and safe. Labels are provided with each variety with brief growing instructions on, a leaflet is also provided with unpacking and planting information. You can also find more on how to GROW YOUR OWN and tips on how to carry on being pesticide free on our website. www.gardenerskitchendirect.com

In the event a variety is not available, we will send out a substitute that will closely match the variety you have chosen, if we are not able to match it we will contact you directly.

SHIPPING - All orders received between Mondays 5am to Thursday 5am will be shipped the same week. All orders received after 5am Thursday to Sunday will be shipped on the following Monday as we do not want plants left in boxes over the weekend. (Excluding bank holidays.) Please note - We always try to send out your plants within 24/48 hours of ordering, however we have given a maximum time of two weeks to be delivered in case there are unforeseen growing circumstances, we will always inform you when this happens.

PRE-ORDERS – Will be delivered from the 1st to 3rd week of April when they become available.

FEEDBACK – If you are happy with your plants, leave us great feedback, if things aren’t quite right then email us first before leaving feedback and we will do are best to rectify it.

RETURNS POLICY – The Gardeners Kitchen checks the all the plants and packaging before they are sent, we have upgraded our packaging for the 2020 season and have vigorously tested it with our plants via Royal Mail and have not come across any issues. If, however you are not happy with the condition of your plants upon arrival you must report it by email immediately. If you could send us some pictures of the condition of your plants and packaging on arrival, we can then use these to improve our service and/or to make a claim against royal mail, we will be happy to issue a full refund or offer replacements. If you change your mind once the plants have been delivered, no refund will be given as we will not be able to sell the plants on, after receiving them back from you.