amazing cucamelon happy growing

This was so helpful, thank you! I've watched so many videos where people have made it so complicated and keep saying how difficult Cucamelons are to grow that I've been so hesitated to try it. After some failed attempts at the more complicated ways of getting them to germinate I will try what you said. Simply plant several in a tub and transplant the strongest few once big enough. xx

Saw these on Reddit and immediately ordered seeds. Started them under grow light and all that I've gifted them to say they're doing great. I've got two here with almost marble sized fruit, can't wait to try!

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like they are nearly ready for you. Well done for growing these very cute fruits!

@animalworld6477

2 жыл бұрын

@@cityvegetablegardener2638 i need this seeds. Can you give me? How can i get this seeds? I am in India

Great video ,just planting mine up ,thank you 👍

Giving them a go this year

Thank you this was wery helpful.

Hi thanks for the seeds and subscribed .cheers

@cityvegetablegardener2638

4 жыл бұрын

Nebuliss you’re welcome. Which seeds did you buy.

Masha Allah

Hi, thanks for the video!

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

Inspirational, thank you for sharing

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Thsnk you for this. Very good. Grew these last year in a container. I want to grow again but am interested to know if there are good companion plants to grow them near? You mentioned tomatoes and cucumber and beans in your clip?

wooow, how do you get the stem so thick in the beginning? Do I need to add blood meal already? My plants are in the stage where you'd put them in their "permanent homes". I bought soil from a gardening store, maybe I should've added it from the start..

Found seeds by chance in sainsbury, will mix in with green beans. Failed with cucumber inpots last year

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 ай бұрын

Good lucK. They are easier than cucumbers so give it a go!

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What time of year did you put these out in garden, or just waiting for specific temperatures.

Very cute veggie. Did you plant them in the ground and in full or partial sun?

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

They can be grown in pots or in the ground. Full or partial shade is fine. Happy growing!

Hi! I'm wondering what kind of potting mix is best to start seeds off? Thanks!

@cityvegetablegardener2638

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I always have used multi-purpose compost. In the last few years I’ve added a small handful of chicken pellets. If you feed your plants every other week, then any compost will be fine.

@TheOpelkoenjas

3 жыл бұрын

I myself use multipurpose potting soil (tip: don't go for the cheapest one) and mix it with a good compost.70/30 is my ratio for these particular plants. Every week or two weeks - depending on how fast they grow and how big they are becoming - I'll add some liquid bio tomato fertilizer with their water (follow the instructions on the bottle). Cheers.

I’ve just started growing these and I have a few flowers already but I’ve just read to ‘pinch out’ side shoots. Is this right?

First year growing cucamelons in the Northeast area. Plants are doing great, I feed them regularly BUT seems the very tiny melon with the flower attached does not continue to grow any bigger. I'm talking about the flower and little cucamelon not growing any bigger then the diameter of a dime...just seems to fade into nothing. Any thoughts?

hi live in iceland think it's c- 8 can i grow this outside?

Hi! I ve bought a packet with 20 seeds, but now I noticed that a single seed can spring around five stems from it. I can hardly manage to arrange all of them not to choke each other. What about prunning them? Or cutting some of the stems? Have you practiced prunning of left them grow freely? Thanks

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’ve always let them grow freely. I think they’d take a trim as they are resilient plants. If you have so many you might as well spread them in a few areas. They are quite invasive though over the summer period only. The plants will be fine with each other but they might choke some other smaller plants.

4:06 Heyy, thank you for this video, very informative! By the way, there is another plant shown in the timing 4:06. do you mind telling me the name of that plant? thank you!

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Those are Hyacinth beans!

Hi this is my first time growing these in the garden. How do I know when there ready to pick of the vine?

@haleythecrumb6130

4 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure because I’ve never grown them before, but one video I saw said that they should have dark lines. They should be more on the dark green side. I hope this helps!

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I'm sorry for the late reply. They grow to about the size of a date or smaller. They won't grow anymore. Once they reach that size just pick them so the plant can give more fruits.

How long do they take from seed to full grown fruit? (Approximately)

I had to pollinate mine, which is very difficult with the tiny little flowers and plants, without braking the little fruit off the stem. Are there some that needs pollination and some that don't? It doesn't say anything on the seed package, but if I don't pollinate, the little fruit just fall off and die.

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

Tone Kristiansen I haven’t come across that problem myself. Over the years that I’ve grown them, all have self pollinated. It could be the variety I am using. You can get that variety in the description if you’d like.

Hi I have small cucamelon plants, in my greenhouse at the mo. In the uk are they better in greenhouse or out in the garden. Thank you x

@cityvegetablegardener2638

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never tried them in the greenhouse. Out in the garden they do very well. Wait till the plants at a climbing stage so about 8 to 10 inches tall before taking it outside. Best of luck.

Would they grow in pots and if so minimum size please

How many plants can I plant in a 5 gallon bucket?

Noticed you are growing them outside. We live in the northwest near Liverpool. Would you recommend keeping them in the greenhouse or are they okay to pot outside? Many thanks!

@cityvegetablegardener2638

4 жыл бұрын

Mia Bellion , Hi, I would take them outside. They are pretty resilient actually. But only take them out once they have reached around 6 inches. If possible, keep some in the greenhouse just in case but I’m confident they’ll be fine outside.

@mbmb537

4 жыл бұрын

City Vegetable Gardener Thankyou so much

Hello! What is the distance you suggest between each plant ? I planted 5 seeds together in a big container, is it too much? Can i keep 3? It says 1 plant every 60cm on my seeds bag..

@cityvegetablegardener2638

Жыл бұрын

You can even have them as close as 15 cm to each other. In a big container you could plant 5/6 plants quite easily. It’s the climbing space which is more important. Good luck.

😂😂😂so cute

Great video brother! Are these seeds hybrid?

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

No mate, they are heirloom. Cheers!

salaam... can you show us what type of fertilizers do you use please... Thanks...

@cityvegetablegardener2638

4 жыл бұрын

Wasalam, So, the fertilisers I use are a little bit of Manure or chicken pellets under each plant and then every week or two I give tomato feed or miracle grow and that's it. I think it's important also to let old vegetables and plants rot in the garden soil over winter to improve and enrich your soil over the long term. Sorry for the late reply. I didn't get any alerts from youtube.

Hello, please write me back when i should plant, in which season? in my opinion I must plant in March, am I wrong? Thank you in advance

@TheOpelkoenjas

3 жыл бұрын

It all depends on where you live. Here in Western Europe (Belgium) it's no sooner than mid April to transfer them into your yard, as in April the weather tends to still be very moody, too moody for young delicate plants to survive and/or stay healthy. I myself place them under cut off 5L (transparent) plastic containers. I remove the bottom of the bottle, remove the cap and simply place it over the young plant until weather gets more stable. This is usually around the end of April, but before that I sometimes I remove the containers during daytime. When the weather is nice and there's a lot of sun, off goes the container (you don't want to cook your plants). When the weather acts like a bitch (excuse my language): on goes the container. During nighttime I leave the container on, as the temperatures here in April still drops a bit too low for cuca's liking (7 degrees Celsius and lower at night here, a bit too chilly for these young plants). Cheers.

The video looks like your plants grow in shade . Do they get much sun . Have you tried them in full sun ?

@cityvegetablegardener2638

Жыл бұрын

Theyve grown well

Hi. Are they ok to grow outside in northern England? Thanks

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Yeah I’m sure they are fine up north 😀. Start them off indoors

@lesleyobrien3907

3 жыл бұрын

@@cityvegetablegardener2638 thank you

Hey, I’m growing for the first time this year. Mine have formed tiny fruits but arnt getting any bigger than a grain of rice. Do they take a while to swell or am I doing something wrong? I’ve seen bees flying round them and I’ve tried hand pollinating myself. Will be gutted if they don’t grow. Thanks :)

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

Porscha Liverpool Hi, I’m so sorry for the late reply. I’m sure you cucamelons have grown fully by now. How has it been?

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

You won’t have to pollinate them.

@porschaliverpool9476

3 жыл бұрын

City Vegetable Gardener hey, yes they plumped you and I had loads of them. I wasn’t a fan of the taste though hehe! Might not grow them next year.

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

Hehe I’m going to reduce how much I grow next year. They looks nice so I’ll grow some. Take care

@TheOpelkoenjas

3 жыл бұрын

@@porschaliverpool9476 They should taste like a cucumber with a little hint of lemon behind it. If they have a bitter taste - which I'm assuming is what you were tasting - it means you waited too long to pick them. Don't wait until they grow too big. 2,5 to 3cm is ideal. Any larger and their taste starts to change, as well as their skin getting thicker. Did you know that, the more often you pick them, the more fruits the plant will produce? It's the plant's survival "instinct" to make sure enough seeds drop to the ground. Cheers.

I watched your video. It was very interesting. I would love to buy seeds from you. How much is the price for cucamelons. Can you please let. Thank you.

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Somla, The link for the seeds is in the description below. They cost 2.99. Thanks for your interest

Wow so cute I’ve never see this melon where to buy the seeds

@TheOpelkoenjas

3 жыл бұрын

Look around on Amazon. Plenty of sellers there.

@suzannewinkler9322

3 жыл бұрын

Just bought Some at Home Depot

Can I grow about 4 cucamelons together in a 5gallon tub?

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

Quite easily. You could plant more how we the climbing space is more important. Give it something to climb and they’ll do well.

Thank you for explaining how to grow, I am interested in trying but Do these taste like fruit or cucumber? Do you cook them, pickle them, plate in a salad or eat them like a snack?

@cityvegetablegardener2638

Жыл бұрын

I use it in salads. Also good as snacks. I have never cooked them!

@outofthedarknessandintothe1538

Жыл бұрын

@@cityvegetablegardener2638 thank you. I'm growing some for the first time this year. Can't wait.

@cityvegetablegardener2638

Жыл бұрын

@@outofthedarknessandintothe1538 I’m sure you’ll be successful. They quite easy to grow.

what are the minimum night temperatures for plants? Thank you

@cityvegetablegardener2638

Жыл бұрын

I usually grow then in May so the lowest probably 8-10 degrees C.

What test looks like cucamelon when fiully ripens

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

If you are keeping them for seeds then let them soften after they have fully grown but for eating just pick them as soon as they have grown to their right size. They don’t grow much

Can you grow them indoors ?

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I actually don’t know but I imagine if it was like a conservatory, they’ll grow fine. Where are you planning on growing it

Hi I ms Caroline Barton has grown them yes they are want you test like

Does it need trellis?

@cityvegetablegardener2638

Жыл бұрын

A trellis would be ideal. Anything for it to climb would do.

Mines grew up out of nowhere o didn't plant them

How do you think they will do pickled?

@TheOpelkoenjas

3 жыл бұрын

From what I've heard pickling them makes them taste even better. Going to do it myself this year, as I will have 40-50 cuca plants (yes, that many), so I'll have a ginormous amount of cuca's this year. And there's only so much a person can eat at once, right? LOL Cheers.

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

Wow. That’s an incredible amount of plants. Make sure to give it enough space to climb as they are so vigorous. Pickling is a great idea. Good luck with it all!

Hello I really really want to grow thses this spring and I'll be asking you questions. 1 are they self pollinated to both genders in one flower or like cucumbers a separate flower male or female or I need a different plant to pollinate. 2 are they cold resistant and can i grow them outside in ireland. 3 could the fruits be eaten from animals like birds and worms. 4 are they perennials. 5 if I get seeds in spring 2021 will I get fruit in summer 2021. 6 do you still have seeds and can they be shipped to Ireland. 7 what's the smallest pot I can grow one plant in will a 30 leter pot be good for 1 plant can I plant more like 3. That's all the questions I have thanks for reading ☺

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

HI, Thanks for the million questions lol I'll try my best to answer them all. 1. They are self-pollinating 2. not frost resistant so they'll die over winter. 3. They are unlikely to be eaten by other animals. I haven't experienced it myself. 4. They are annuals. 5. Sow them in spring to get fruits in summer, yes. 6. Yes, I still have seeds. If you could email me on m.abdulaziz@gmail.com and I can arrange postage to Ireland. 7. They don't really need a very big pot. I have grown them in a 5-litre pot. In a 30 litre pot, you could grow 3/4. They need climbing space more than anything else. I hope this helps. If you have any more questions please ask!

@dom150

3 жыл бұрын

@@cityvegetablegardener2638 thanks for the answers I just forgot one question how much sun they need my area gets around 5-8 hours of sun

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

Dominykas Kasinskas I can’t say for sure but I think that’s fine because I grow then in an area where there isn’t much sun either.

@dom150

3 жыл бұрын

@@cityvegetablegardener2638 just to let you know I'm actually 14

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

Dominykas Kasinskas Wow a young gardener 😀. I like the enthusiasm! Keep it up. You’ll be an expert in a few years

Do you sell the seeds online ? I'm from India and would like to grow in India. We have Ivy gourd or Kundru similar to cucamelon available in India

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Please contact me on m.abdulaziz@gmail.com and I can arrange delivery to India. I am so sorry for the late reply.

@merlinaaddams89

3 жыл бұрын

@@cityvegetablegardener2638 Hi! Can you send seeds to Argentina?? 🌱 (Sorry for my bad english 😅)

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

Leda Márquez Sure, Please send me an email m.abdulaziz@gmail.com Your English is great 😀

@sandy12007

Жыл бұрын

It is called chibbad in punjab

Hey just wanna know the taste? Have you tried it?

@cityvegetablegardener2638

Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late reply. Yes, they taste like a sour cucumbers.

Is it too late to grow them now???

@cityvegetablegardener2638

4 жыл бұрын

R3SM4 B3GUM No not at all. I have sowed more a few days ago.

Heyyy.

@cityvegetablegardener2638

4 жыл бұрын

Hey 👋🏼

Can I ask how tall they grow?

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

They are a vine so they climb trellises or anything it finds. They can grow quite long. I’d say a couple of metres.

@Cheriesgardenvegplot

3 жыл бұрын

@@cityvegetablegardener2638 Thank you

wonderful litttle fruit, but they will need a lot of warmth. Try the greenhouse. I grew lots of them in 2018 when the summer was so hot in scandinavia, but last year they didn´t make it at all, too cold, So I will be trying again this year in small greenhouses and againgst a southern wall. but they are worth growing.

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

I sincerely wish you luck. Lovely to hear from Scandinavia where abouts?

@erikferm5421

3 жыл бұрын

@@cityvegetablegardener2638 swedish westcoast, south of Gothenburg. This month of may has been really cool, but the next week shows a lot of promise, so they will come out soon!.

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

@@erikferm5421 sounds lovely. Have you got enough space for a polytunnel. Saw this guy grow tropical fruits in Alaska ina. Massive greenhouse

I'm sorry, but you don't say any specific about how to grow them: Soil Ph, soil and air temperature, humidity etc. I have 5 plants with hundreds of flowers, and they just fall off, no fruits at all.

I was going to order seeds but I'm in the US 💔

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Elizabeth. I’m afraid I don’t usually post abroad. Please send me an email and we can arrange this. M.abdulaziz @ gmail .com

mine are not growing 😭

@cityvegetablegardener2638

3 жыл бұрын

How long ago did you sow them? They can take over 2 weeks to germinate.