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Cucamelon seeds for planting
Cucamelon seeds for planting
Cucamelon Seeds For Planting, Mexican Sour Gherkin (Melothria scabra)
Cucamelon Seeds For Planting, Mexican Sour Gherkin (Melothria scabra)
Cucamelon seeds for planting
Cucamelon seeds for planting
Cucamelon seeds for planting
Cucamelon seeds for planting

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

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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

GROWERS TIP

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

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

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
-

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

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?

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