Mexican Sour Gherkin Cucamelon Seeds - Cucumber, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Mexican Sour Gherkin (Melothria scabra), also called cucamelon, is a heat-loving annual vine grown for its grape-sized fruits that look like tiny watermelons and taste like cucumber with a hint of citrus. The vigorous vines climb 8–10 feet and produce until frost. Excellent fresh as a snack, in salads, or pickled.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Mexican Sour Gherkin (Cucamelon)
• Botanical Name: Melothria scabra
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Regular, consistent moisture
• Growth Habit: Climbing vine 8–10 feet
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Planting Time: After the last frost when soil is warm
• Days to Maturity: 65–75 days

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow 1–2 weeks after the last frost when soil is at least 65°F (18°C); do not disturb roots when transplanting
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil amended with compost
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruiting
• Spacing: Space about 12 inches apart; provide a trellis for climbing
• Germination: 7–14 days at 70–85°F (21–29°C); sow ¼–½ inch deep
• Harvest: Begin picking at about 65–75 days; harvest fruits at 1 inch for the best flavor — they turn more sour as they mature
• Tips: Pick frequently to encourage continuous production; vines keep bearing until the first frost