Description: 20 Cucamelon Seeds Mouse Melon Mexican Sour Gherkin Sandita Organic Non Gmo. Cucamelon - Mexican Sour Gherkin Days to Maturity: 60-70 days Native to Mexico and Central America, the mighty Cucamelon looks like a miniature watermelon and tastes like a cucumber infused with lemon. Mexican Sour Gherkin, named derived from the Spanish Sandiita ("little watermelon") or Cucamelon or Cukette, is actually not a cucumber or melon at all. The botanical name is Melothria scabra, and this native treasure is easier to grow than a cucumber and super-productive. The 1-inch-diameter fruits are simply delicious, either fresh or pickled. You can't go wrong adding this to the vegetable garden or patio. These little fruits are oval and pale green with darker green stripes. They have a thin rind and a very small seed cavity. Refreshing taste similar to a cucumber with a hint of lemon, but without the seeds. The bite of a Mexican Sour Gherkin is definitely more tart than that of a cuke. It is a great candidate for sour pickles, but it also can be turned into sweet gherkins. Use it as you would a cucumber, right down to salsas, sandwiches, and spreads. Prepare to be overwhelmed by the bounty of this plant in mid to late summer. It reaches up to 7-10 feet long on a large trellis and it bears heavily all season, the small fruits forming among large, handsome 3-lobed leaves. Given sunshine and a good start, Mexican Sour Gherkin is prepared to take off, tolerating drought more effectively than many other vegetables, and free of pests. Grow this vining plant up a trellis, train it up a pea fence or trail the vines in a hanging basket. Sow seeds outdoors after last frost or get a head start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last anticipated spring frost in your area. Germination can take up to a month in cool conditions, but may take only a week with a heat mat and dome. The secret is a bit of heat: the seeds like temperatures of 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Get out the heat mat or elevate the Bio Dome or seed tray to a high spot in a warm room to take advantage of maximum heat. Then grow the seedlings on a bit cooler (65 to 70 degrees is fine), and transplant them anytime they have 2 sets of true leaves or more. Once transplanted outdoors, Mexican Sour Gherkin really takes off. You will love the ornamental foliage, small gold blooms, and masses of charming fruit on this veggie. Have fun sharing it with friends.
Price: 4.99 USD
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
End Time: 2024-08-27T13:54:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Type: USA Grown Organic Non Gmo Seed
Life Cycle: Perennial
Common Name: cucamelon
Features: Edible, Fast Growing, Open-Pollinating
