Cucamelon Seeds for Easy Planting - Grow Refreshing, Unique Fruits in Your Garden

Key Features:

• Unique Mini Fruits: Small, grape-sized fruits that resemble tiny watermelons.

• Refreshing Flavor: Crisp texture with a mild cucumber and lime taste.

• Non-GMO & Heirloom Variety: Naturally grown seeds with high germination rates.

• Compact Growth: Ideal for container gardening or trellised outdoor beds.

• Heat-Tolerant & Hardy: Performs well in warm climates and resists most pests.

• Fast Growing: Produces abundant fruits throughout summer.

• Perfect for Home Gardens: Great for fresh eating, pickling, and garnishes.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Melothria scabra

• Common Name (US): Cucamelon / Mouse Melon / Mexican Sour Gherkin

• Plant Type: Annual Fruiting Vine

• Fruit Size: About 1 inch (2.5 cm) long

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun (6–8 hours daily)

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5

• Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture

• Germination Temperature: 70–85°F (21–29°C)

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Planting Depth: ¼ inch (0.6 cm)

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Days to Maturity: 60–75 days from transplant

• Seed Type: Non-GMO, Heirloom

• Pollination: Insect-pollinated

• Harvest Season: Summer to Early Fall

• Lifespan: Annual

• Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry place

Planting Guide:

1. Start Indoors: Sow seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost.

2. Soil Prep: Use a well-draining seed-starting mix and keep moist.

3. Transplanting: Move outdoors after frost danger passes and soil is warm.

4. Sunlight: Choose a full-sun location or balcony with at least 6 hours of light.

5. Support Growth: Provide a trellis or support for climbing vines.

6. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

7. Harvesting: Pick fruits when they are 1 inch long and firm for best flavor.