Mexican Sour Gherkin Cucumber (Melothria scabra)
The Mexican Sour Gherkin produces fruit the color and shape of tiny watermelons. Technically not a true cucumber, this variety is sometimes referred to as a cucamelon. Produces oblong, 1-inch fruits with a bright, citrusy flavor. Perfect for adding a lemony tang to your favorite salad!
- 25 seeds minimum
- Germination 7-14 days
- Maturity: 75 days
- Direct sow in sun/part shade after the last frost or start indoors 3 weeks prior to last frost. Plant 1/2" deep in soil or seed starting mix. Harden off seedlings before transplanting.
- Compost well and keep moist throughout summer.
- Space plants 12” apart; space rows 6' apart
- Trellis to save space.
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