Barbie Doll Watermelons, that’s what I call them, because, well… that’s what they look like. Their real name is Mexican Sour Gherkin (Melothria scabra), but they also popularly go by mouse melon, cucamelon, and sandíita (meaning little melon in Spanish). Mexican Sour Gherkin is a rampant vining plant with small, decorative leaves that remind me … Continue reading Food Worth Growing: Mexican Sour Gherkin