Also known as mouse melons or Mexican sour gherkins, cucamelons are an heirloom vegetable from Mexico and Central America, producing small, melon-like fruits that look like they’re made for a mouse. These bite-sized fruits have a refreshing cucumber flavor with a hint of lime, making them perfect for snacking, salads, and pickling. Vigorous plants yield even more fruit when grown up a trellis, ensuring a plentiful harvest all season long.
*Days to Maturity – Ready to harvest in approximately 75 days.
*Unique Appearance – Small, melon-shaped fruits add charm to your garden and plate.
*Crunchy, Tangy Flavor – Tastes like cucumber with a twist of lime, ideal for fresh eating.
*Trellis Support – Thrives when grown up a trellis, increasing productivity.
Each packet contains approximately 30 seeds.
Product Title: Cucamelon Seeds – Crunchy, Lime-Flavored "Mouse Melons" for Snacking & Salads (30 Seeds)
Cucamelon Seeds
Start cucamelon seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost date to give them a strong start. Sow seeds 1/2 inch (13 mm) deep, covering lightly with soil, and keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which usually occurs within 10-14 days but may take longer in cooler temperatures.
For best fruit production, transplant cucamelons outdoors after the frost risk has passed, spacing plants about 12 inches (30 cm) apart. Using a trellis is highly recommended, as it supports growth and boosts fruit yield, making your cucamelon harvest even more abundant.
Melothria scabra
Also known as mouse melons, Mexican sour gherkins