Mitchell Thomas had poor soil that does not drain well–and that’s bad news for mirlitons whose roots need to breathe. So, he developed a method of growing them in fabric “grow bags.” He and others have gotten small crops with this technique. It enables you to grow mirlitons even if you don’t have a yard: on patios, driveways, and balconies!
If you have drainage problems or no garden space–or need to relocate your vine to some shade, grow bags may be a solution.
If you want to learn how go to the Mirliton.Org Facebook group and post a question.