Sunday 18 August 2013

The cucamelons

Other than going with my grandfather to get some groceries, today has been a quiet day; however, there is something interesting about the day to note:

It's a cucamelon. The cucamelon is a plant that has been eaten in Mexico for centuries but was introduced to the United Kingdom only this year. It looks like a tiny watermelon but it tastes like and is eaten as a cucumber. My grandfather is growing a couple cucamelon plants in his garden; I learnt about them because I'll be watering his plants each morning while I'm here.
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  1. Musings of a Creative Writer18 August 2013 at 21:06

    Awww, so cute. :) I've never heard of them before I wonder if they're also grown in the US.

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    1. Andrew-L'autre18 August 2013 at 21:10

      It wouldn't surprise me if they are; the US and Mexico are on the same continent after all! :)

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  2. Stephanie Ann19 August 2013 at 04:16

    I hadn't heard of them either.

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    1. Andrew-L'autre19 August 2013 at 23:22

      I hope there are some around where you live. :)

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  3. Betsy Transatlantically24 August 2013 at 07:31

    THESE ARE SO WEIRD! like something from Roald Dahl :)

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    1. Andrew-L'autre24 August 2013 at 21:32

      They are! Weren't the snozzcumbers the foul-tasting vegetables eaten in The BFG? :)

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