(C) Mexican Sour Gherkin Melothria seeds (20s) (125678)

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🥒 Mexican Sour Gherkin / Mouse Melon
🥒 Botanical Name: Melothria scabra
🥒 Type: Annual Climber / Fruit

Also known as "Mouse Melon" or "Cucamelon," the Mexican Sour Gherkin is a unique and fun little fruit that looks like a tiny watermelon but tastes like a cucumber with a hint of lime. Crisp, refreshing, and slightly tangy, they’re perfect for snacking, pickling, or adding to salads. A conversation starter in every garden!

🌿 Plant Details

✔ Type: Tender Annual Climber
✔ Height: 1.5 – 3 m (requires support/trellis)
✔ Spread: 60 – 90 cm
✔ Fruits: July – October
✔ Position: Full sun, fertile well-drained soil

🌱 Growing Information

✔ Sow Indoors: Apr – May, 1 cm deep in pots or trays.
✔ Germination: 7 – 14 days at 20 – 24°C.
✔ Plant Out: After last frost, spacing 30 – 40 cm apart with support.
✔ Care: Keep well-watered, provide a trellis or netting for vines to climb.

🌼 Why You’ll Love It

✔ Cute mini watermelon-lookalike fruits 🍉
✔ Tastes like cucumber with a zesty twist
✔ Heavy cropper with continuous harvests
✔ Perfect for pickling, salads & snacks

✨ Top Tip

Harvest regularly to keep plants producing. Pickle them in jars with dill and garlic for a tangy treat that lasts all winter!

🌷 Perfect For

✔ Snacking straight from the vine
✔ Pickling & preserving
✔ Kids’ gardens & fun growing projects
✔ Adding something unique to your allotment or patio

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