Botanical Interests

Botanical Interests 0285 Mouse Melon Cucamelon Melon Seed, Melon, Melothria Scabra

  • Botanical Name: Melothria Scabra
  • Cold Hardiness: Frost-Sensitive Annual
  • Common Name: Melon
  • Days to Germination: 4 to 13
  • Days to Harvest: 70
  • Model #: 0285
  • UPC #: 736210028557
  • SKU: 19412721

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Product Details

Cute, grape-sized fruits look like tiny watermelons with a cucumber flavor, often with a hint of tartness. Pickle and add to a martini for a fun visual twist Also called sandita or Mexican sour gherkin because the fruits turn more sour as they mature. Long vines up to 10 ft produce plenty of watermelons to harvest from summer to fall. A terrific container or hanging basket variety.

Item Specifications

Botanical NameMelothria Scabra
Cold HardinessFrost-Sensitive Annual
Common NameMelon
Days to Germination4 to 13
Days to Harvest70
Height5 to 10 ft
Minimum Spacing2 to 3 Seeds per Mound