Here is a fully ripe African Horned Melon or Kiwano (‘Cucumis metuliferus’). I was anxious to sample the melon, but a little nervous as well, as I’ve read other accounts of people less than happy about the taste.
Here are some pictures of the fruit sliced diagonally and vertically. Although an odd looking fruit, I think it looks especially pretty sliced at the equator.
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This is a mature heirloom Thai Bottle Gourd. The stem of this one is straight, because it was grown on a trellis. Other gourds that grew on the ground have a curved stem. These are edible when young, but are great for fall decor when mature. When, I put this gourd atop this brown pot, I thought it looked a bit like an acorn ... a little unusual as far as… Read more
A few weeks ago, I was able to dig these Carolina Black Heirloom peanuts! (Peanuts are nut a true nut, but rather a legume, and grow under the ground instead of on trees.) Once the peanut plant foliage begins to yellow a bit, it is time to harvest the peanuts.
Unfortunately, Japanese beetles absolutely loved the peanut foliage. The plants seem… Read more