Cucamelon
Cucumber · Cucamelon / Mexican Sour Gherkin
Heirloom
Melothria scabra
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Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family) · Genus: Melothria
Characteristics
Color
GreenMulti-Color
Flavor
Citrus / LemonTangy / Tart
Growth Habit
Vining
Intended Use
Fresh / SaladPickling
Size
Mini
Texture
Crisp / Crunchy
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
❄
Hardiness
Warm-Season/Very Tender
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
Mexico
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Germination
7–14 days
at 65–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
67–75 days
Plant Height
4–4 1/6 ft
Mature Spread
Up to 6 in
Fruit Size
Up to 1 in
How to Plant
🏠
Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
10-12 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/4–1/2 in
Seed Spacing
2–3 in
Row Spacing
36–72 in
Thin To
8–12 in
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Plant in Hills
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
65–95 °F
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Soil Temp
65–95 °F
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Air Temp
32–90 °F
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