Cucamelon - Mexican mouse melon (melothria scabra), 10 seeds + combined ship!
Cucamelon - Mexican mouse melon (melothria scabra), 10 seeds + combined ship!
Cucamelon - Mexican mouse melon (melothria scabra), 10 seeds + combined ship!
Cucamelons, also known as mouse melons, Mexican Sour Gherkin or mini Mexican Watermelons are a great fresh summer snack, like cucumbers, but a little different! Open pollinated, heirloom seed, grown using organic growing practices.
Latin Name: melothria scabra
Days to maturity: 60 - 70 days from transplanting
Germination: up to 4 weeks, very slow, very delicate very tiny plants
Life cycle: annual in the north
Growing information: Cucamelons should be started indoors 4 - 6 weeks prior to planting out. They need warm temperatures to germinate, and should be sown 2-3 in a cup. Seedlings are very delicate, small vines and are agonizingly slow to get going. Plants will need to be grown against a fence or with corn so they have something for their small tendrils to grasp and vine. They do very well in hot weather and will sprawl everywhere.
Cucamelons are a member of the cucurbitaceae family, like cucumbers, but are a different genus and species (melothria scabra). They look deceptively like mini watermelons, but their taste is decidedly not like a watermelon! They have a fresh, slightly sour taste and are best eaten when small - and before the skin gets tough. They are great as a snack next to a cold glass of beer on a hot summer day.
Cucamelons originate from Mexico/Central America where they have been grown for a long time and where they are perennials. Here in our colder climate they are only annuals. In the south, they are known as sandiita (little water melon) or pepquinos (little cucumbers). Other names they are known by are mouse melon, Mexican sour gherkin and mini Mexican water melon. They are slightly more pest resistant than cucumbers. Like cucumbers they produce male and female flowers that pollinate eachother in order to bear fruit. The flowers are very small!
In the fall, before any frost, it is possible to very gently and carefully dig up the formed tubers and - like dahlia's - to store them in sand until next spring for replanting. We haven't had success with this ourselves, but it is worth a try.
Cucamelons don't store that great, it's best to eat them within a few days of picking. They can be pickled - like normal pickles, for a winter snack.
Planting depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inch.
Germination tested: 01/2021 yes
Light requirement: Full sun
Plant spacing: 8 - 12"
Latin Name: melothria scabra
Days to maturity: 60 - 70 days from transplanting
Germination: up to 4 weeks, very slow, very delicate very tiny plants
Life cycle: annual in the north
Growing information: Cucamelons should be started indoors 4 - 6 weeks prior to planting out. They need warm temperatures to germinate, and should be sown 2-3 in a cup. Seedlings are very delicate, small vines and are agonizingly slow to get going. Plants will need to be grown against a fence or with corn so they have something for their small tendrils to grasp and vine. They do very well in hot weather and will sprawl everywhere.
Cucamelons are a member of the cucurbitaceae family, like cucumbers, but are a different genus and species (melothria scabra). They look deceptively like mini watermelons, but their taste is decidedly not like a watermelon! They have a fresh, slightly sour taste and are best eaten when small - and before the skin gets tough. They are great as a snack next to a cold glass of beer on a hot summer day.
Cucamelons originate from Mexico/Central America where they have been grown for a long time and where they are perennials. Here in our colder climate they are only annuals. In the south, they are known as sandiita (little water melon) or pepquinos (little cucumbers). Other names they are known by are mouse melon, Mexican sour gherkin and mini Mexican water melon. They are slightly more pest resistant than cucumbers. Like cucumbers they produce male and female flowers that pollinate eachother in order to bear fruit. The flowers are very small!
In the fall, before any frost, it is possible to very gently and carefully dig up the formed tubers and - like dahlia's - to store them in sand until next spring for replanting. We haven't had success with this ourselves, but it is worth a try.
Cucamelons don't store that great, it's best to eat them within a few days of picking. They can be pickled - like normal pickles, for a winter snack.
Planting depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inch.
Germination tested: 01/2021 yes
Light requirement: Full sun
Plant spacing: 8 - 12"
----> Shipping and other
notes:
Please
see my
other listings for more vegetables, flowers, fruit and tree seeds.
You
can also find LittleIslandSeedCo on social media.
Seed origin: All our seeds are cultivated in Prince Edward Island,
Canada, zone 5b and are heirloom, open pollinated, non-hybrid seeds -
unless otherwise marked! I
grow and save what I
love.
For storage, seeds are packed in resealable small bags with paper
labels and include basic planting instructions. You can contact me if
you need more detailed information.
Fresh
2022 season seeds. The
majority of my listings were personally germination tested, by ME,
this
year.
We
do not send or sell old seed. I am available for suggestions and tips
if things don’t go the way you hoped… however; I can not
GUARANTEE a living, breathing thing such as a seed will grow for you,
on your timeline, once it leaves my hands. From time to time I may be
able to send some replacement seeds for the cost of
shipping.
Shipping
prices are incremental for the weight and size of the order and
are sent using regular letter/oversized padded letter OR parcel mail
via Canada Post. (price
is postage/tax/packaging
cost).
Some areas/items have flat rate shipping. Price
is shown in checkout. PLEASE NOTE: TRACKING IS NOT INCLUDED UNLESS
YOU ADD IT TO YOUR ORDER.
Handling time: 1 - 3 bus. days. There
are currently worldwide shipping delays with delivery ranges from 5
business days - up to 8 weeks (INTL).
We do
not take
responsibility for customs issues, transit
times, losses
or carrier
damages!
Tracking is required at additional cost for INTL.
***Why
are there 5 seed “tester packs” on some listings? I really enjoy
growing and trying new things. Often I spot an interesting plant,
shrub or tree of
which
I really want just a few seeds to
try.
On
selected listings “tester packs” may be available for
a small fee.
If you end up liking what you grew, you
can try a larger packet next time!
Seeds
are hand collected and sorted and some smaller seeds may contain some
chaff. This does not affect seed count. Seed
size may vary; this is especially applicable to larger seeds like
beans.
Combined
shipping is active on all listings.
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Cucamelons, also known as mouse melons, Mexican Sour Gherkin or mini Mexican Watermelons are a great fresh summer snack, like cucumbers, but a little different! Open pollinated, heirloom seed, grown using organic growing practices.
Latin Name: melothria scabra
Days to maturity: 60 - 70 days from transplanting
Germination: up to 4 weeks, very slow, very delicate very tiny plants
Life cycle: annual in the north
Growing information: Cucamelons should be started indoors 4 - 6 weeks prior to planting out. They need warm temperatures to germinate, and should be sown 2-3 in a cup. Seedlings are very delicate, small vines and are agonizingly slow to get going. Plants will need to be grown against a fence or with corn so they have something for their small tendrils to grasp and vine. They do very well in hot weather and will sprawl everywhere.
Cucamelons are a member of the cucurbitaceae family, like cucumbers, but are a different genus and species (melothria scabra). They look deceptively like mini watermelons, but their taste is decidedly not like a watermelon! They have a fresh, slightly sour taste and are best eaten when small - and before the skin gets tough. They are great as a snack next to a cold glass of beer on a hot summer day.
Cucamelons originate from Mexico/Central America where they have been grown for a long time and where they are perennials. Here in our colder climate they are only annuals. In the south, they are known as sandiita (little water melon) or pepquinos (little cucumbers). Other names they are known by are mouse melon, Mexican sour gherkin and mini Mexican water melon. They are slightly more pest resistant than cucumbers. Like cucumbers they produce male and female flowers that pollinate eachother in order to bear fruit. The flowers are very small!
In the fall, before any frost, it is possible to very gently and carefully dig up the formed tubers and - like dahlia's - to store them in sand until next spring for replanting. We haven't had success with this ourselves, but it is worth a try.
Cucamelons don't store that great, it's best to eat them within a few days of picking. They can be pickled - like normal pickles, for a winter snack.
Planting depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inch.
Germination tested: 01/2021 yes
Light requirement: Full sun
Plant spacing: 8 - 12"
Latin Name: melothria scabra
Days to maturity: 60 - 70 days from transplanting
Germination: up to 4 weeks, very slow, very delicate very tiny plants
Life cycle: annual in the north
Growing information: Cucamelons should be started indoors 4 - 6 weeks prior to planting out. They need warm temperatures to germinate, and should be sown 2-3 in a cup. Seedlings are very delicate, small vines and are agonizingly slow to get going. Plants will need to be grown against a fence or with corn so they have something for their small tendrils to grasp and vine. They do very well in hot weather and will sprawl everywhere.
Cucamelons are a member of the cucurbitaceae family, like cucumbers, but are a different genus and species (melothria scabra). They look deceptively like mini watermelons, but their taste is decidedly not like a watermelon! They have a fresh, slightly sour taste and are best eaten when small - and before the skin gets tough. They are great as a snack next to a cold glass of beer on a hot summer day.
Cucamelons originate from Mexico/Central America where they have been grown for a long time and where they are perennials. Here in our colder climate they are only annuals. In the south, they are known as sandiita (little water melon) or pepquinos (little cucumbers). Other names they are known by are mouse melon, Mexican sour gherkin and mini Mexican water melon. They are slightly more pest resistant than cucumbers. Like cucumbers they produce male and female flowers that pollinate eachother in order to bear fruit. The flowers are very small!
In the fall, before any frost, it is possible to very gently and carefully dig up the formed tubers and - like dahlia's - to store them in sand until next spring for replanting. We haven't had success with this ourselves, but it is worth a try.
Cucamelons don't store that great, it's best to eat them within a few days of picking. They can be pickled - like normal pickles, for a winter snack.
Planting depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inch.
Germination tested: 01/2021 yes
Light requirement: Full sun
Plant spacing: 8 - 12"
----> Shipping and other
notes:
Please
see my
other listings for more vegetables, flowers, fruit and tree seeds.
You
can also find LittleIslandSeedCo on social media.
Seed origin: All our seeds are cultivated in Prince Edward Island,
Canada, zone 5b and are heirloom, open pollinated, non-hybrid seeds -
unless otherwise marked! I
grow and save what I
love.
For storage, seeds are packed in resealable small bags with paper
labels and include basic planting instructions. You can contact me if
you need more detailed information.
Fresh
2022 season seeds. The
majority of my listings were personally germination tested, by ME,
this
year.
We
do not send or sell old seed. I am available for suggestions and tips
if things don’t go the way you hoped… however; I can not
GUARANTEE a living, breathing thing such as a seed will grow for you,
on your timeline, once it leaves my hands. From time to time I may be
able to send some replacement seeds for the cost of
shipping.
Shipping
prices are incremental for the weight and size of the order and
are sent using regular letter/oversized padded letter OR parcel mail
via Canada Post. (price
is postage/tax/packaging
cost).
Some areas/items have flat rate shipping. Price
is shown in checkout. PLEASE NOTE: TRACKING IS NOT INCLUDED UNLESS
YOU ADD IT TO YOUR ORDER.
Handling time: 1 - 3 bus. days. There
are currently worldwide shipping delays with delivery ranges from 5
business days - up to 8 weeks (INTL).
We do
not take
responsibility for customs issues, transit
times, losses
or carrier
damages!
Tracking is required at additional cost for INTL.
***Why
are there 5 seed “tester packs” on some listings? I really enjoy
growing and trying new things. Often I spot an interesting plant,
shrub or tree of
which
I really want just a few seeds to
try.
On
selected listings “tester packs” may be available for
a small fee.
If you end up liking what you grew, you
can try a larger packet next time!
Seeds
are hand collected and sorted and some smaller seeds may contain some
chaff. This does not affect seed count. Seed
size may vary; this is especially applicable to larger seeds like
beans.
Combined
shipping is active on all listings.
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