Cucumber 'Cucamelon'

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Cucumber 'Cucamelon' Melothria scabra Why grow cucamelon? Because it’s impossibly adorable! Also known as the Mexican Sour Gherkin, these tiny 1" fruits look like miniature waterme lons but taste like tangy, citrusy cucumbers. Trellising recommended. Packet contains approximately 20 seeds. DETAILSPlant type: Perennial, Zones 3–9Days to maturity: 75–85 daysLight preference: Sun/part shadePlant spacing: 2–8" apart in rows 18" apartPlant height: 15–24 inchesHybrid status: Open pollinated SOWINGDepth: 1/2-1 inchDays to germination: 75–95°F How to Grow Sow indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out after danger of frost. Roots do not like disturbance, so we prefer to direct sow once soil temps are above 70 °F. Spacing: To keep things simple, we space 36” apart in rows 6’ apart (as close as 24" on a trellis), but here are more-precise recommendations. Between-row spacing: bush plants, 4-5’; short vines, 6’; long-vines, 12’. In-row spacing: small, 18–24”; medium, 24–36”; large to XL, 36–72”. Harvest & Storage Once established, harvest leaves before flowering begins. Leaves can be harvested 3–4 times per year, cut at ground level. Leaves may be used fresh or dried. To dry, cut bundles into 1/4–1/2" lengths. Dry on a screen surfaced out of direct sunlight in an area with good ventilation. Stir periodically. SHIPPING FREE: $100 or more on any seeds$3.95: 1–9 seed packets$7.95: 10+ seed packets Show more