UK supermarket lets you 'Grow your own cucamelon'

A treat is in store for green-fingered Waitrose shoppers from Thursday 27th April as they can now grow an exciting variety of fruit at home.The Cucamelon is a delightful bite-sized fruit that looks like a very tiny watermelon, with a taste similar to cucumber.
Once harvested, the fruit has a refreshing citrus-like flavour and is perfect sliced in a cocktail, or served as a snack. Cucamelons can also be added to salads as a zesty alternative to cucumber.

The versatile plants can be grown easily and in the same way as a regular cucumber plant, making them perfect for beginners venturing into the world of gardening.
Samantha Brett, Waitrose Outdoor Plant Buyer, comments, ‘We know that after cooking, gardening is our customers’ favourite hobby, and it's great we can offer them such fun and interesting varieties of fruit and veg to grow at home.'

Cucamelon plants are available at Waitrose and have been grown in the UK by Suttons in Yorkshire for the past five years. They are part of a range of vegetable plants by James Wong, the Kew-trained botanist, science writer, broadcaster and author of three books including the latest bestselling “How to Eat Better”.

Source: waitrose