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Mexican Sour Gherkin Seeds | Cucamelon | Mouse Melon | Tangy & Sweet | Non-GMO | Perfect for Snacks, Salads & Pickling

Mexican Sour Gherkin Seeds | Cucamelon | Mouse Melon | Tangy & Sweet | Non-GMO | Perfect for Snacks, Salads & Pickling

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Grow Mexican Sour Gherkins, also known as Cucamelons or Mouse Melons! These tiny, watermelon-like fruits have a sweet cucumber flavor with a tangy twist. Perfect for snacking, salads, or pickling. Easy to grow and deer-resistant. Non-GMO seeds, .



  • 🍉 Mini Watermelon Look: Mexican Sour Gherkins resemble tiny watermelons but taste like cucumbers with a tangy, lemony twist.
  • 🥒 Versatile Use: Perfect for snacking, salads, or pickling, adding a unique flavor to your dishes.
  • 🌿 Easy to Grow: Ornamental vines with tiny leaves and flowers, ideal for gardens or containers.
  • 🦌 Deer-Resistant: A great choice for gardens where deer are a problem.
  • 🌱 Compact & Productive: Produces a bounty of 1-2 inch fruits on 24-26 inch vines.


  • Common Name: Mexican Sour Gherkin (Cucamelon, Mouse Melon)
  • Scientific Name: Melothria Scabra
  • USDA Zones: 2-10
  • Fruit Color: Green with watermelon-like stripes
  • Fruit Size: 1-2 inches long
  • Soil Type: Well-Drained Soil
  • Sunlight: Full Sun
  • Watering: Moderate
  • Plant Type: Annual
  • Plant Height: 24-26 inches
  • Plant Spacing: 12-24 inches
  • Planting Depth: 1/2 inch
  • Sowing Method: Direct Sow or Start Indoors
  • Days to Maturity: 75 Days
  • Features: Open Pollinated, Deer Resistant, Container Garden, Ornamental Vines


Cucamelon seeds, Mouse Melon, Mexican Sour Gherkin, Melothria scabra, Mini watermelon, Tangy cucumber, Pickling cucumber, Snack cucumbers, Deer-resistant plants, Container garden, Unique vegetables, Ornamental vines, Easy grow plants

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