Cucamelon aka Mouse Melon "Cucumber" Heirloom Vegetable SeedsI can understand the cucamelon craze. They produce loads of grape size, watermelon look alike "cucumbers" that can be eaten fresh on top of a salad or pickled to make mini pickles. What caught my attention to this crop was the fact that it is perennial in warmer zones where it doesn't snow, like my Florida garden. Plant once and enjoy years of harvest. If your in a colder climate they can be grown as a long lived annual but will die off once the first frost arrives. In my opinion, they taste just like cucumbers. They are not in the same Cucumis sativus family as traditional cucumbers. Harvest when they are 1 inch long. There are other names for this crop such as: Mouse Melon, Sandia de Raton, Mexican Sour Gherkin, Mexican Miniature Watermelon, and Mexican Sour Cucumber. Follow me on social media because I talk a lot about this cucumber and growing tips. IG, YT, and TikTok: jerrasgarden. Listing is for 1 packet of 15 seedsPLANTINGMelothria scabraGermination: 7-14 days. They can take a while to germinate. I suggest the use of heat mats to help speed up germination. Seed Sowing Depth: 1/4” deep Sowing: Direct sowing is preferred after the last frost, when soil temperatures are at least 70F. Or start in pots/seed trays 6-8 weeks before your last spring frost date. Days to maturity: 67Terms and conditions READ THIS PLEASE: - Seeds will be shipped with no planting instructions to keep seed costs low to the buyer. Germination and plant care information is included in the description. I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful growing them. I also have lots of information on my TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channel all under the account name jerrasgarden. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please contact me if you cant find information or have additional questions. - No returns or refunds once shipped. I am not responsible for lost or damaged packages caused by USPS. Since there are so many factors that affect germination and growing success, no refunds or exchanges are allowed once seeds have shipped. These are the same seeds I use in my personal garden so I can attest to their viability. Seeds are fresh season to season. - Availability of seed in this shop varies depending on what I have decided to grow that season. With that said, please be advised that seeds are available in limited quantities. Once sold out they may or may not be available again.
