Add a unique twist to your garden with Cucamelon Seeds, also known as Melothria scabra or Mexican sour gherkin. These non-GMO, fast-growing seeds produce small, grape-sized fruits that look like miniature watermelons but taste like crisp cucumbers with a hint of lime.
Perfect for snacking, salads, or pickling, cucamelons thrive in both containers and garden beds. They’re drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, and ideal for gardeners of all experience levels.
Features
- Unique Mini Fruits: Resemble tiny watermelons with a tangy cucumber flavor.
- Non-GMO & Naturally Grown: Safe, chemical-free seeds.
- Easy to Grow: Perfect for beginners and home gardeners.
- High Yielding: Produces dozens of small fruits per plant.
- Heat & Drought Tolerant: Excellent for warm or dry climates.
Specifications
- Common Name: Cucamelon
- Scientific Name: Melothria scabra
- Plant Type: Annual fruiting vine
- Growth Habit: Climbing or trailing vine
- Zones: USDA Zones 3–10
- Season: Best planted in Spring after last frost
- Light Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
- Soil Type: Well-draining loamy soil with compost
- Watering Needs: Moderate; water deeply once a week
- Germination Time: 7–14 days at 70–85°F
- Maturity: 60–75 days from planting
- GMO Status: 100% Non-GMO
- Organic Status: Naturally grown, pesticide-free
- Plant Height: 4–6 feet with support
- Fruit Description: Small, oval, watermelon-like fruits with cucumber-citrus flavor
- Nutritional Value: Low in calories; rich in fiber and antioxidants
Planting Guide
- Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost.
- Sow seeds ½ inch deep in moist, well-draining soil.
- Transplant outdoors when soil temperatures are above 70°F.
- Provide trellis or support for climbing vines.
- Harvest fruits when they reach grape size for best flavor.
