Mexican Sour Gherkin Seeds (Cucamelon) - Mouse Melon, Non-GMO, 1-2" Fruit, 24-26" Vines

About This Plant

Mexican Sour Gherkin, also known as Cucamelon or Mouse Melon (Melothria scabra). These compact vines produce 1-2 inch green fruits with watermelon-like stripes, offering a tangy, lemony cucumber flavor. The plant is an ornamental, deer-resistant annual suitable for gardens or containers, with 24-26 inch vines and small leaves and flowers.

What You Will Receive

Seed packet of Mexican Sour Gherkin seeds for planting. Includes information identifying common and scientific name, growth habit, and fruit characteristics. This listing refers to seeds; no additional plant material is described.

• Common Name: Mexican Sour Gherkin (Cucamelon, Mouse Melon)
• Scientific Name: Melothria scabra
• USDA Zones: 2-10
• Fruit Color: Green with watermelon-like stripes
• Fruit Size: 1-2 inches long
• Soil Type: Well-Drained Soil
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Watering: Moderate
• Plant Type: Annual
• Plant Height: 24-26 inches
• Plant Spacing: 12-24 inches
• Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
• Sowing Method: Direct Sow or Start Indoors
• Days to Maturity: 75 Days
• Features: Open Pollinated, Deer Resistant, Container Garden, Ornamental Vines