Mexican Sour Gherkin – Melothria scabra Seeds | 50 Organically Grown Seeds | Mouse Melon Cucamelon Variety | Garden & Container Friendly | Easy to Grow

Mexican Sour Gherkin – Melothria scabra Seeds | 50 Organically Grown Seeds | Mouse Melon Cucamelon Variety | Garden & Container Friendly | Easy to Grow

Sale price  $24.00 Regular price  $36.00
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Mexican Sour Gherkin – Melothria scabra Seeds | 50 Organically Grown Seeds | Mouse Melon Cucamelon Variety | Garden & Container Friendly | Easy to Grow

Mexican Sour Gherkin – Melothria scabra Seeds | 50 Organically Grown Seeds | Mouse Melon Cucamelon Variety | Garden & Container Friendly | Easy to Grow

Sale price  $24.00 Regular price  $36.00

Grow one of the most charming and productive garden fruits with these Mexican Sour Gherkin seeds, also known as Mouse Melon, Cucamelon, and Pepquinos. Native to Central America and enjoyed since Aztec times, these miniature watermelon look-alikes produce an abundance of grape-sized fruits throughout the growing season.

Cucamelons are beloved for their ease of cultivation, impressive productivity, and natural resistance to many common garden pests. The crisp fruits deliver a refreshing cucumber flavor with a hint of lime, making them perfect for fresh snacking, salads, pickling, and summer dishes. Their unique appearance makes them a favorite among gardeners, children, and market growers.

The vigorous vines can be trained vertically on trellises, fences, and garden arches, or grown in containers where they will gracefully cascade over the edges. These organically grown, non-GMO seeds are carefully produced by Four Oak Farm in Santa Rosa, California.

You will receive fresh seeds from the current growing season, ready for planting.

You will receive:
✔️ 50 Mexican Sour Gherkin seeds
✔️ Organically grown seeds
✔️ Non-GMO variety
✔️ Fresh seed stock
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Mexican Sour Gherkin, Mouse Melon, Cucamelon, Pepquinos
Botanical Name: Melothria scabra
Plant Type: Annual fruiting vine
Growth Stage: Seeds
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
Mature Height: 5–10 feet with support
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 3–11 (grown as an annual)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Provide a trellis or support structure to maximize harvests and improve air circulation. Harvest fruits when they are firm and grape-sized for the best flavor and texture.

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