(C) Mexican Sour Gherkin Melothria seeds (20s) (125678)

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🥒 Mexican Sour Gherkin / Mouse Melon
🥒 Botanical Name: Melothria scabra
🥒 Type: Annual Climber / Fruit

Also known as "Mouse Melon" or "Cucamelon," the Mexican Sour Gherkin is a unique and fun little fruit that looks like a tiny watermelon but tastes like a cucumber with a hint of lime. Crisp, refreshing, and slightly tangy, they’re perfect for snacking, pickling, or adding to salads. A conversation starter in every garden!

Plant Details

Type: Tender Annual Climber
Height: 1.5 – 3 m (requires support/trellis)
Spread: 60 – 90 cm
Fruits: July – October
Position: Full sun, fertile well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow Indoors: Apr – May, 1 cm deep in pots or trays.
Germination: 7 – 14 days at 20 – 24°C.
Plant Out: After last frost, spacing 30 – 40 cm apart with support.
Care: Keep well-watered, provide a trellis or netting for vines to climb.

Why You’ll Love It

Cute mini watermelon-lookalike fruits
Tastes like cucumber with a zesty twist
Heavy cropper with continuous harvests
Perfect for pickling, salads & snacks

Top Tip

Harvest regularly to keep plants producing. Pickle them in jars with dill and garlic for a tangy treat that lasts all winter!

Perfect For

Snacking straight from the vine
Pickling & preserving
Kids’ gardens & fun growing projects
Adding something unique to your allotment or patio

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