Melothria Scabra Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Melothria scabra is a fast-growing climbing vine in the cucumber family grown for its small edible fruits. The plant produces grape-sized, striped green fruits that resemble tiny watermelons and have a crisp, cucumber-like taste. It grows as a vigorous vine with thin stems and lobed leaves, producing both male and female yellow flowers on the same plant. The plant is typically grown as an annual in cooler climates and performs best in warm conditions with support structures like trellises.

It is well suited for home gardens, containers, and vertical growing systems. Under suitable conditions, it establishes quickly and produces fruit within a single growing season.

Features

• Fast-growing climbing vine plant
• Produces small grape-sized edible fruits
• Suitable for trellis and vertical gardening
• Warm-season growth habit
• Adaptable to garden beds and containers

Specifications

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