Melothria Scabra Seeds – Mexican Mini Cucumber

These seeds are suitable for home gardening use
$14.99 USD
$14.99 USD
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Product description

Melothria Scabra, commonly known as the Mexican Mini Cucumber, is a unique climbing plant that produces small, oval-shaped fruits resembling miniature watermelons. These fruits have a crisp texture and mildly tangy flavor, perfect for salads, pickling, or fresh snacking. The plant is easy to grow, adaptable to warm climates, and performs well in garden beds, trellises, or containers.

Features and Specifications:

  • Plant Type: Climbing annual vine

  • Variety: Melothria Scabra (Mexican Mini Cucumber)

  • Growth Habit: Vigorous trailing or climbing plant

  • Maturity: Approximately 60–70 days from sowing

  • Growing Season: Warm season crop

  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–11 (grown as an annual in cooler zones)

  • Sowing Months:

    • Zones 9–11: February–August

    • Zones 7–8: March–July

    • Zones 4–6: April–June

  • Light Requirements: Full sun

  • Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter

  • Watering: Regular, moderate watering; avoid waterlogging

  • Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

  • Uses: Ideal for salads, pickling, garnishing, and fresh consumption

  • Special Features: Heat-tolerant, easy to grow, suitable for containers and vertical gardens