The Plum Granny a Mini Melon Air Freshner
Say Hello to the Plum Granny, at least that is what it is called here in East TN. I was just introduced a couple of weeks ago and I would love to know if any of you have any stories about this little melon.....
The Plum Granny or Queen Anne Pocket Melon are two of it’s most recent names. This melon is not vintage it is thought to be ancient and has many names throughout the ages. It would have disappeared completely had someone not saved a few seeds by accident.
Imagine if you live in a time where you could not bath everyday and had to wear a lot of heavy undergarments and long dresses and you came across this little compact melon that smelled ever so good.
You might be wondering where I got this Plum Granny. Well, I started talking to a co-worker about my heirloom tomato seeds and offered to gift him some so he brought me this. He didn’t know a lot about them except that they were very pretty in the garden and that long ago people put them in the corners of their homes because of their fragrance. He said they were not for eating. Some say they are although very bland in taste. So who knows? I was afraid to try…
I can just picture Cora admiring a bowl full of these on the table at Downton Abbey and saying, ” Ahh Mr. Carson, they just smell delightful this year, be sure and save some for the downstairs staff to enjoy.”
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So unique! Thanks for some great information! I'm thinking they'd be great to use in arrangements or just for decorating!
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My Grandmother used to grow these for me when I was a kid in the 60s. I loved the smell. Haven't thought about them in years. She grew them for a few years but eventually lost the seed in a bad growing year. Thanks for the memories.
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