Melothria Mouse Melon

  • Scientific Name: Melothria scabra
  • Habits: Climbing
  • Height: Variable
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  • Exposure: Sun
  • Available in seed only
  • Also known as Cucamelon or Mexican Sour Gherkin
  • Small (3x1cm) fruit that look like watermelons and taste like cucumber with a hint of lime
  • Produces masses of fruit on its vines throughout the summer
  • Pick the fruit when they are the size of a large grape
  • Days to harvest: 65-75