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Oct 23, 2024 1:31 PM CST
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Baytown,Tx. South east, zone 9
I have a HUGE unplanned melon patch growing. The Melons start out looking like baby watermelons, then turn bright smooth yellow. The stripes fade away. On the Mellon there is no hair,spots,or ridges.They are about the size of a hand palm when open.
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Oct 23, 2024 2:09 PM CST
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Baytown,Tx. South east, zone 9
Majormattell said: I have a HUGE unplanned melon patch growing. The Melons start out looking like baby watermelons, then turn bright smooth yellow. The stripes fade away. On the Mellon there is no hair,spots,or ridges.They are about the size of a hand palm when open.



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Oct 23, 2024 2:44 PM CST
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Lemon cucumber. Pick when a light to almost medium yellow. Skin is edible and usually not bitter like the green ones.
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Oct 23, 2024 5:34 PM CST
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Baytown,Tx. South east, zone 9
Thanks for the replies Smiling I have tried PlantSnap and PictureThis. They say it is a muskmelon but not what type. I have never heard of a lemon cucumber! That sounds interesting! I have found ANY pictures that match it under muskmelon, so I will start looking under lemon cucumber. Thank you very much for the information and link Smiling
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Oct 23, 2024 5:49 PM CST
Name: Amanda
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They're an heirloom type and are pretty good!! Just eat them like an apple.
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Oct 23, 2024 5:58 PM CST
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Do they get bigger or is this size good to eat?
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Oct 23, 2024 6:04 PM CST
Name: Amanda
KC metro area, Missouri (Zone 6a)
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That's roughly the size they get. Light to med yellow is a good ripeness but the darker they are the less likely they are to taste as good. Pick them at various stages of ripeness and see what suits you best taste wise. You'll have plenty to experiment with.
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Oct 23, 2024 6:07 PM CST
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Baytown,Tx. South east, zone 9
lol yes . The plant has tons of them! Thank you very much Smiling
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Oct 23, 2024 6:13 PM CST
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