Harvesting little things from the garden. This harvest includes Cucamelons, bush beans, strawberries, and toothache plant. #cucamelon #bushbeans #strawberry #toothacheplant #verygoodgardening #garden | Very good gardening

Cucamelon seed harvesting; Allow cucamelon to get over-ripe and yellow on the vine. Carefully remove seeds from cucamelon and place in glass jar covered with water, allow to ferment for several days. (Fermentation removes the gelatinous sheath and germination inhibitors from seeds) After a few days the viable seeds will sink to the bottom of the glass. Rinse well and drain in wire sieve. Allow seeds to dry on wax paper. Once seeds are completely dry, store in airtight container. Alternatively, c

Delicious Pickled Cucamelon Recipe for Homegrown Goodness