Additional information
| Seed Type | Conventional |
|---|---|
| Latin Name: | Melothria scabra |
| Alternate Names | Mouse Melon, Cucamelon |
| Germination: | 5-10 days |
| Maturity: | 70 days |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Planting Method: | Transplanting recommended – start indoors and transplant after 3-4 weeks. Or direct sow after all danger of frost past and soil is warm. |
| Planting Depth: | 1/2" |
| Spacing: | Space plants 8-12" apart in rows 4-6' apart |
| Support Needed: | Trellis; or plant in hanging basket |
| Seed Count | +/- 8750 per ounce; 140,100 per pound |
A.P. Whaley Staff –
I love snacking on these little guys. A little sweet, a little sour, kind of like a cucumber but not really – the flavor is hard to pin down. But they’re a nice burst of fresh flavor in the hot summer. And super cute! They climb quite vigorously given something to grab on to, and produce a lot of little fruits.