Mexican Sour Gherkin Seeds (Cucamelon) - Melothria Scabra, 75 Days, Deer-Resistant

About This Plant

Mexican Sour Gherkins, also called Cucamelons or Mouse Melons, are small fruits 1-2 inches long that resemble miniature watermelons. They taste like cucumbers with a tangy, lemony twist. This is an annual vine that grows 24-26 inches tall with compact, productive growth and ornamental, tiny leaves and flowers. Fruits are green with watermelon-like stripes and are suitable for snacking, salads, or pickling.

What You Will Receive

Mexican Sour Gherkin seeds (Melothria scabra) intended for direct sowing or starting indoors. Plants are described as open-pollinated, deer-resistant, and suitable for container gardens and ornamental vines. The listing provides details for growing, spacing, depth, and days to maturity.

Growing Information

Growth: 24-26 inches tall; Spacing: 12-24 inches; Planting Depth: 1/2 inch; Sowing Method: Direct Sow or Start Indoors; Days to Maturity: 75 days. Sunlight: Full Sun; Watering: Moderate; Soil: Well-Drained. Plant Type: Annual. Fertility and care are consistent with typical cucurbit cultivation.