Add a fun and exotic twist to your garden with Green Cucamelon Vegetable Seeds for Planting. Also called Mexican Sour Gherkin, cucamelons are tiny, cucumber-like fruits with a sweet, tangy flavor. Perfect for fresh snacking, salads, pickling, and garnishing, these miniature melons are a delightful addition to any garden.

Cucamelons are vigorous climbing vines that thrive in warm-season gardens. They produce abundant fruit on compact, easy-to-manage plants suitable for trellises, fences, or container growing. With strong germination and non-GMO quality, these seeds are perfect for gardeners looking for unique, productive crops.

Features

• Produces miniature cucumber-like fruits with a tangy flavor
• Vigorous, high-yielding vine plants
• Non-GMO, high-germination seeds
• Great for trellises, fences, or containers
• Ideal for fresh snacking, salads, and pickling
• Easy to grow and maintain in home gardens

Specifications

• Variety: Green Cucamelon (Melothria scabra)
• Seed Type: Warm-season annual vine vegetable
• USDA Zones: 5–10
• Days to Germination: 7–14 days
• Days to Maturity: 60–70 days
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Growth Habit: Climbing vine, 4–6 ft long
• Quality: Non-GMO

Planting Guide

• Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost, or sow directly after frost in warm soil.
• Plant seeds ¼ inch deep and space 12 inches apart.
• Provide trellis, fence, or support for vines to climb.
• Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture.
• Harvest fruits when they reach 1–2 inches in length and are firm.