I've seen them lying alongside the streets,

somewhat hidden from sight if you're not consciously looking for them. Just now, we thought it would be a good time to take them home. So off we went, a short walk from our flat, to this patch of green - to bring some globular ones back!



They are not our regular red juicy watermelons. They are called the Kalahari Tsamma Melon or Wild Melon or Citron Melon. Native to Africa and abundant in the Kalahari desert, the flesh is more whitish-yellowish and dense and taste more green than sweet. Bit like a cold lemony watermelon. If you prefer, you can cook it or use it for facials!



This Melon King looks good!



We'll try cooking some tomorrow and maybe roasting the seeds for a treat!