25 Seeds Mexican Sour Gherkin Cucumber (Melothria scabra) – Heirloom Tiny Tangy Cucumbers for Trellis & Container Gardening

Product Overview

The Mexican Sour Gherkin (Melothria scabra), also known as Cucamelon, is a distinctive heirloom cucumber variety that produces small, grape-sized fruits with a tangy, citrus-like flavor. These miniature cucumbers resemble tiny watermelons and are ideal for snacking, salads, pickling, and garnishing.

Key Features

• Unique heirloom cucumber variety with a tangy taste
• Produces grape-sized fruits resembling miniature watermelons
• Vigorous climbing vine suitable for trellising or container gardening
• High-yielding plant that matures in 60–70 days
• Tolerant to heat and drought conditions
• Non-GMO seeds, easy to grow
• Perfect for kids' gardens and urban spaces
• Color: Green with white striping

Growing Information

• Plant in well-drained, rich soil
• Requires full sun exposure
• Maintain regular and consistent moisture for best growth
• Growth habit is a climbing vine reaching 6–8 feet with support
• Suitable for USDA zones 4–11