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Cucamelon Seeds For Planting, Mexican Sour Gherkin (Melothria scobra)

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ALL ABOUT CUCAMELONS

SEED COUNT

65 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES
Cucamelons, scientifically known as Melothria scabra, are miniature fruits that resemble tiny watermelons but taste like cucumbers with a hint of sour tang. Native to Mexico and Central America, they have been consumed for centuries, likely even before the European colonization, where they might have been part of the diet among indigenous peoples. The name "cucamelon" emerged in the 1980s, reflecting their cucumber-like flavor combined with a melon appearance, though they are not a hybrid but a unique species in their own right.


Other common names include Mexican sour gherkin, mouse melon, mexican miniature watermelon, mexican sour cucumber and pepquinos.

ALL ABOUT CUCAMELONS

SEED COUNT

65 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

HEIRLOOM

YES
Cucamelons, scientifically known as Melothria scabra, are miniature fruits that resemble tiny watermelons but taste like cucumbers with a hint of sour tang. Native to Mexico and Central America, they have been consumed for centuries, likely even before the European colonization, where they might have been part of the diet among indigenous peoples. The name "cucamelon" emerged in the 1980s, reflecting their cucumber-like flavor combined with a melon appearance, though they are not a hybrid but a unique species in their own right.


Other common names include Mexican sour gherkin, mouse melon, mexican miniature watermelon, mexican sour cucumber and pepquinos.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

PREPERATION

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

-

FRUIT SIZE

Produces 1” to 1.25” fruits.

SEASON

Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Melothria scobra

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Easy to grow.

HARVEST

60 to 70 Days

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ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

PREPERATION

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

-

FRUIT SIZE

Produces 1” to 1.25” fruits.

SEASON

Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Melothria scobra