Mouse Melon – 10 Seeds
Grow the most adorable fruit in the garden with our Mouse Melon seeds. Also known as Cucamelon or Mexican Sour Gherkin, this unique heirloom vine produces a huge crop of grape-sized fruits that look exactly like miniature watermelons. But the fun doesn't stop there—they have a surprising and delicious, tangy flavor reminiscent of cucumber with a twist of lime. They are perfect for snacking on straight from the vine, tossing into salads, or pickling for a unique treat. ⭐ What you'll love Adorable, grape-sized fruits that look just like tiny watermelons. A unique, tangy flavor that tastes like a cucumber soaked in lime juice. A fun and prolific vine that is a true conversation starter in the garden. Perfect for snacking, adding to salads, or pickling whole. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Mouse Melon (Melothria scabra) Seed Quantity: Approx. 10 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Annual Height: 6-8 foot vine Days to Maturity: 70-80 days USDA Zone: 7-10 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: For best results, start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date. Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. Germination: Keep soil warm (around 70°F) and moist. Germination takes about 10 days. Spacing: Transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing plants 9-12 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun. Support: Provide a trellis or other support for the delicate vines to climb. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
Why gardeners love this pick
Grow the most adorable fruit in the garden with our Mouse Melon seeds. Also known as Cucamelon or Mexican Sour Gherkin, this unique heirloom vine produces a huge crop of grape-sized fruits that look exactly like miniature watermelons. But the fun doesn't stop there—they have a surprising and delicious, tangy flavor reminiscent of cucumber with a twist of lime. They are perfect for snacking on straight from the vine, tossing into salads, or pickling for a unique treat.
⭐ What you'll love
- Adorable, grape-sized fruits that look just like tiny watermelons.
- A unique, tangy flavor that tastes like a cucumber soaked in lime juice.
- A fun and prolific vine that is a true conversation starter in the garden.
- Perfect for snacking, adding to salads, or pickling whole.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Mouse Melon (Melothria scabra)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 10 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Annual
- Height: 6-8 foot vine
- Days to Maturity: 70-80 days
- USDA Zone: 7-10
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: For best results, start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date.
- Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
- Germination: Keep soil warm (around 70°F) and moist. Germination takes about 10 days.
- Spacing: Transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing plants 9-12 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun.
- Support: Provide a trellis or other support for the delicate vines to climb.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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