50 Mexican Sour Gherkin Cucumber Seeds (Cucamelon / Mouse Melon)

Add something truly unique to your garden with Mexican Sour Gherkin Cucumbers, also known as Cucamelons or Mouse Melons. These charming, miniature fruits look like tiny watermelons but deliver a refreshing cucumber flavor with a bright, citrusy tang—often compared to cucumber with a splash of lemon.

Each vigorous vine produces an abundant harvest of 1–2 inch fruits with thin skins and very small seed cavities, making them perfect for snacking, salads, garnishes, and pickling. Easy to grow and highly ornamental, cucamelons are a favorite for trellises, containers, and garden beds alike.

🌱 Why Grow Mexican Sour Gherkins?

• 🍋 Crisp, refreshing flavor with a cucumber-lime twist
• 🍉 Adorable mini watermelon appearance
• 🌱 Non-GMO & open-pollinated seeds
• 🌿 Heavy producer with continuous harvests
• 🪴 Ideal for containers, trellises, and small gardens
• 🦌 Naturally deer resistant
• 🌼 Decorative vines with tiny leaves and flowers

🌿 Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Melothria scabra
• Plant Type: Annual, creeping vine
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Planting Season: Warm season
• Fruit Size: 1–2 inches long
• Days to Maturity: ~75 days
• Plant Height: 24–26 inches (longer when trellised)
• Spacing: 12–24 inches
• Planting Depth: ½ inch
• Sowing Method: Direct sow or start indoors
• Zones: USDA 2–10

💡 Tip: Grow on a trellis or fence for easier harvesting and cleaner fruit.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What do cucamelons taste like?
They taste like a crisp cucumber with a light lemony tang.

Are these cucumbers or melons?
They’re neither—cucamelons are Melothria scabra, a unique vine related to cucumbers.

Can I grow them in containers?
Yes! They grow very well in pots with a trellis or support.

Are the seeds Non-GMO?
Yes. These seeds are Non-GMO and open-pollinated.

Do they need special care?
No—cucamelons are hardy, easy to grow, and very beginner-friendly.