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Melothria scabra
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Cucamelon is also known as ‘Mouse Melon’ or ‘Mexican Sour Gherkin’, Cucamelon is a vigorous vine which needs support. Large grape-sized fruit. Young fruit tastes like cucumber with citrus twist. The older the fruit, the more sour it becomes. Use in salads, pickling or desserts. Can be grown in containers.
| Best By | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|
| Distance Apart | 20cm |
| Germination | 7-21 days |
| Harvest | 100-150 days |
| Lifecycle | Annual, Climber |
| Method | Direct Sow |
| Packet Quantity | 8 seeds |
| Season | Spring after frosts, Summer |
| Sowing Months | December, November, October, September |
| Depth to Sow | 5mm |
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