Cucamelon Seeds – Heirloom Mexican Sour Gherkin Specialty Crop

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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$2.20

SKU: GS-6524-CUC-20+

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Cucamelon (Melothria scabra), also affectionately known as the Mexican Sour Gherkin or Mouse Melon, is an extraordinary open-pollinated heirloom vining crop that yields heavy masses of miniature, grape-sized fruits resembling tiny watermelon replicas. Growing on fine, fast-climbing vines reaching 6 to 10 feet in length, it produces abundant 1-inch fruits with a crisp, crunchy bite and a refreshing, tangy flavor profile described as cucumber with a zest of lime. Highly prolific, heat-resilient, and virtually pest-free, Cucamelon is an internet favorite and market standout enjoyed fresh off the vine, tossed into salads, or pickled whole.

Specifications

Plant Name: Cucamelon / Mexican Sour Gherkin (Melothria scabra)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Warm-Season Annual Specialty Fruit/Vegetable
Color: Light green skin with dark green striped mottling; pale crisp interior
Plant Characteristics: Slender, fast-climbing vining habit (6–10 feet long / 1.8–3 m), fine Ivy-like foliage, petite 1-inch grape-sized fruit, prolific yield, strong natural pest/disease resistance
Suitable Space: Vegetable garden beds with trellising, raised beds, patio containers with cages, vertical edible arches
Season: Midsummer through Autumn Harvest (Warm Season)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start seeds indoors mid-to-late April in peat pots or soil blocks (germinates in 7–14 days at 21–24°C / 70–75°F); transplant outdoors late May after all frost danger has passed
soil is warm. Alternatively, direct sow outdoors late May.: soil is warm. Alternatively, direct sow outdoors late May.
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
Watering Needs: Moderate (requires consistent, even moisture for optimal fruit crunch
continuous setting): continuous setting)
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What is included?

Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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Good to know

Delivers high novelty appeal and excellent flavor—crisp cucumber texture with a natural, refreshing lime tang
Exceptionally resilient plant that is naturally resistant to common cucumber pests (like cucumber beetles) and diseases
Heavy, continuous producer throughout the entire summer right up until the first fall frost

Vines are delicate initially and slow to start growing early in the season before explosive summer growth begins
Small fruit size requires frequent, selective harvesting to keep up with high yields

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