Cucamelon Seeds For Planting, Mexican Sour Gherkin (Melothria scobra)
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basic information
Cucamelons (Melothria scabra) are tiny, grape-sized fruits that resemble miniature watermelons with a speckled green exterior. In the garden, they serve as a charming ornamental, cascading over trellises or spilling from containers, adding a whimsical touch to landscapes. Their crisp, refreshing flavor combines the tangy zest of cucumber with a hint of citrus, making them a delightful addition to salads, salsas, pickles, or as a unique garnish for cocktails and appetizers.
Seed Count
30 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Organic
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: You can try soaking melon seeds in warm water for a few hours to soften their tough coats, teasing out quicker germination. Plant them in well-draining, nutrient-rich soil under the sultry heat of summer, ensuring plenty of water to coax those tender sprouts indoors in pots or directly outdoors in a sunny spot. Keep the soil consistently moist, pamper with organic compost, and watch those vines flourish, ready to pluck juicy melons when they slip easily from the stem.
SEED PREP
Seeds do not need any prep.
SOWING DEPTH
Sow the seed 1/4” under.
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Prefers an area of full sunlight.
SOIL CONDITIONS
Prefers a rich & fertile soil.
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water daily so the soil isn't dried out.
GERMINATION
Sprouts appear in 3 to 4 weeks.
PLANT HEIGHT
-
PLANT WIDTH
Vining spread of 5’ to 6’ in length.
PLANT SPACING
Grow vertically with an “A frame trellis.”
ROW SPACING
-
CROP SIZE
Produces 1” to 1.25” fruits.
SEASON
Annual crop
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Melothria scobra
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy to grow.
HARVEST
60 to 70 Days
