Cucamelons

Cucamelons often referred to as Mexican Sour Gherkins, are a variety of cucumbers that is indigenous to Mexico and parts of Central America. The sprawling, thin, and delicate cucumber plants produce grape-sized spotted cucumbers. They are also referred to as "mouse melons" at times. Cucamelons are not melons at all, despite their absurd popular names and strong similarity to little watermelons. Nevertheless, they are all members of the same plant family, the Cucurbitae, which also contains gourds, squash, cucumbers, and pumpkins.

Cucamelons have a flavor that is quite similar to that of a typical cucumber but with an added citrusy tang. Some claim it has a tinge of lime flavor and is similar to a cucumber. These bite-sized cucumbers frequently go POP in your mouth because of the crisp, crunchy peel. There are several tiny, squishy seeds throughout. Cucamelons should be picked when they are at their ripest because if they are left on the vine for too long, they may grow more bitter or rough. Cucumbers are great when eaten raw and are also fantastically pickled.