Mexican Sour Gherkin Cucumber (Melothria scabra)

The Mexican Sour Gherkin produces fruit the color and shape of tiny watermelons. Technically not a true cucumber, this variety is sometimes referred to as a cucamelon. Produces oblong, 1-inch fruits with a bright, citrusy flavor. Perfect for adding a lemony tang to your favorite salad!

• 25 seeds minimum
• Germination 7-14 days
• Maturity: 75 days
• Direct sow in sun/part shade after the last frost or start indoors 3 weeks prior to last frost. Plant 1/2″ deep in soil or seed starting mix. Harden off seedlings before transplanting.
• Compost well and keep moist throughout summer.
• Space plants 12 apart; space rows 6′ apart
• Trellis to save space.