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Cucamelon Seeds – 30 Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds | Mexican Sour Gherkin (Melothria scabra) | Tiny Watermelon-Like Fruit for Pickling & Snacking | Three Mo Garden

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About this item

  • 30 Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds: Also known as Mexican Sour Gherkin, Mouse Melon, or Sandiita—a unique fruit from Central America.
  • Looks Like a Mini Watermelon, Tastes Like a Tangy Cucumber: Crisp and refreshing with a hint of citrus—perfect for pickling, salads, and snacking.
  • Vigorous Climber with High Yields: Grows on delicate vines that thrive on trellises and produce dozens of fruits per plant. Eat fresh or pickled.
  • Ideal for Containers & Small Gardens: Great for balconies, raised beds, or vertical gardening in urban settings.
  • Suited for Canadian Summers: Heat-tolerant and productive in zones 3–9 with full sun and consistent watering.


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Known as Cucamelon, Mouse Melon, or Mexican Sour Gherkin, Melothria scabra is a fast-growing, high-yielding vine that produces grape-sized fruits that look like miniature watermelons but have a crisp, tangy, cucumber-like flavor.

Native to Mexico and Central America, this heirloom plant is a favorite among chefs and gardeners for its unique look, refreshing crunch, and versatility in the kitchen. Perfect for snacking fresh off the vine, tossing in salads, or turning into gourmet pickles.

Great for Canadian climates, cucamelons are easy to grow with support and provide a prolific harvest all summer long.

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How to Grow

CULTURE:

Requires warm, well-drained soil high in fertility, with a pH of 6–6.8. Consistent, adequate irrigation is needed to produce an abundant crop. Cucumbers are very sensitive to cold. Make sure both soil and air temperatures have warmed prior to planting. Using plastic mulch and row covers will greatly enhance the vigor and potential yields of cucumbers by providing warmth and insect protection. For greenhouse or high tunnel production the use of gynoecious and parthenocarpic varieties is highly recommended.

DAYS TO MATURITY:

From direct seeding; subtract about 10 days for days to maturity from transplanting.

TRANSPLANTING:

Sow indoors in 50-cell plug trays, 1–2 seeds/cell, 3–4 weeks before transplanting. Keep temperature above 70°F (21°C) day and 60°F (16°C) night. Transplant 12" apart in rows 5–6' apart. Do not disturb roots when transplanting.

DIRECT SEEDING:

Wait until soil is warm, at least 70°F (21°C). Cucumber seeds will not germinate at a soil temperature below 50°F (10°C). Sow 2 seeds/ft., 1/2" deep, in rows 6' apart. Thin to 12" apart.


Customer
Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2024
These seeds have all germinated! Great so far!!
506-426-9486
Reviewed in Canada on October 1, 2024
Every seed I planted grew !! And I got tones of cucumelons
Kindle Customer
Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2024
I really appreciated how in detail explained when and how to plant. Will definitely buy again. Thank you
Loretta young
Reviewed in Canada on April 10, 2024
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