Heirloom Cucamelon Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Heirloom cucamelon is a warm-season climbing vine grown for its small grape-sized fruits and traditional open-pollinated characteristics. The plant develops slender, fast-growing vines with lobed green leaves and produces small yellow flowers that form into crisp fruits with a mild cucumber-like flavor. It grows best in warm climates with full sun exposure and benefits from vertical support such as trellises or fences.

This type is suitable for home gardens, containers, and vertical growing systems. It performs well in well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture during the growing season and can be maintained through seed saving under suitable conditions.

Features

• Fast-growing climbing vine plant
• Produces small grape-sized edible fruits
• Open-pollinated heirloom variety
• Suitable for trellis and vertical gardening
• Adaptable to containers and garden beds

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Melothria scabra
• Common Name (US): Cucamelon / Mouse Melon
• Seed Type / Variety: Heirloom Vine Variety
• Growth Habit: Climbing vine
• USDA Zones: 9-10 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: March to June
• Germination Time And Conditions: 7-14 days at 20-30°C in moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: Vine length 2-3 meters
• Plant Spacing: 30-40 cm between plants