High Yield Cucamelon Seeds - Vegetable plant

Cucamelon is a warm-season climbing vine grown for its small grape-sized fruits that resemble miniature watermelons. The plant develops slender, vigorous vines with lobed green leaves and produces small yellow flowers that set into crisp fruits with a mild cucumber-like flavor. Under suitable warm conditions, the plant produces a continuous set of fruits over the growing season. It grows best with full sun exposure and requires vertical support such as trellises or fences.

This plant is suitable for home gardens, containers, and vertical growing systems. It performs well in well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture and steady warmth for ongoing fruit development.

Features

• Vigorous climbing vine with extended fruiting period
• Produces numerous small grape-sized fruits
• Suitable for trellis and vertical gardening
• Warm-season growth habit
• Adaptable to containers and garden beds

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Melothria scabra
• Common Name (US): Cucamelon / Mouse Melon
• Seed Type / Variety: High Yield 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