Mouse Melon Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Mouse melon is a warm-season climbing vine grown for its small, grape-sized fruits that resemble tiny watermelons. The plant has a vigorous vining habit with thin stems and lobed green leaves. It produces small yellow flowers followed by crisp fruits with a mild cucumber-like flavor. It grows best in warm conditions and requires support such as trellises or fences for vertical growth.

This plant is suitable for home gardens, containers, and small spaces where vertical growing is preferred. It performs well in warm climates with consistent sunlight and well-drained soil.

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): Mouse Melon / Cucamelon
• 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