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Melothria Scabra Vegetable Seeds
Also known as mouse melon or Mexican sour gherkin, Melothria scabra is a unique climbing plant that produces miniature cucumber-like fruits with a refreshing, slightly tangy taste. These bite-sized vegetables resemble tiny watermelons and are perfect for snacking, salads, and pickling. Easy to grow and highly productive, they thrive in warm conditions and add an ornamental touch to trellises or containers.
Features & Specifications
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Botanical Name: Melothria scabra
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Common Name: Mexican sour gherkin / Mouse melon
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Plant Type: Warm-season climbing annual vine
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Fruit: Small cucumber-like fruits, 2–3 cm long
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Flavor: Crisp texture with a tangy, refreshing taste
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Growth Habit: Vigorous climber, ideal for trellises
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Height: Up to 2–3 m (6–10 ft) with support
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Sun Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Preference: Well-drained, good soil
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Uses: Snacking, fresh salads, pickling, ornamental growing
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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When to Sow: Start indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost danger has passed.
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Soil Preparation: Use fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
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Sowing Depth: Plant seeds 1 cm (½ inch) deep.
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Germination Time: 7–14 days at 20–24°C (68–75°F).
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Transplanting: Harden off seedlings before planting outdoors, spacing plants 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) apart near a trellis or support.
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Care Tips: Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture. Mulch to retain soil humidity. Train vines to climb for better yield and air circulation. Harvest fruits when they reach 2–3 cm for the best flavor and texture.
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Melothria Scabra Vegetable Seeds
Also known as mouse melon or Mexican sour gherkin, Melothria scabra is a unique climbing plant that produces miniature cucumber-like fruits with a refreshing, slightly tangy taste. These bite-sized vegetables resemble tiny watermelons and are perfect for snacking, salads, and pickling. Easy to grow and highly productive, they thrive in warm conditions and add an ornamental touch to trellises or containers.
Features & Specifications
-
Botanical Name: Melothria scabra
-
Common Name: Mexican sour gherkin / Mouse melon
-
Plant Type: Warm-season climbing annual vine
-
Fruit: Small cucumber-like fruits, 2–3 cm long
-
Flavor: Crisp texture with a tangy, refreshing taste
-
Growth Habit: Vigorous climber, ideal for trellises
-
Height: Up to 2–3 m (6–10 ft) with support
-
Sun Requirements: Full sun
-
Soil Preference: Well-drained, good soil
-
Uses: Snacking, fresh salads, pickling, ornamental growing
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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When to Sow: Start indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost danger has passed.
-
Soil Preparation: Use fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
-
Sowing Depth: Plant seeds 1 cm (½ inch) deep.
-
Germination Time: 7–14 days at 20–24°C (68–75°F).
-
Transplanting: Harden off seedlings before planting outdoors, spacing plants 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) apart near a trellis or support.
-
Care Tips: Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture. Mulch to retain soil humidity. Train vines to climb for better yield and air circulation. Harvest fruits when they reach 2–3 cm for the best flavor and texture.
Ships fromIndia
Shipping Details
Orders are processed and confirmed within 3 business days
Delivery is completed within 10–11 business days from dispatch
Timely updates provided throughout the order journey
Reliable shipping with secure handling
Tracking details shared once the order is shipped