{"product_id":"mexican-sour-gherkin-seeds","title":"50 Mexican Sour Gherkin Cucumber Seeds (Cucamelon \/ Mouse Melon)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eAdd something truly unique to your garden with \u003cstrong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eMexican Sour Gherkin Cucumbers\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eCucamelons or Mouse Melons\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eEach vigorous vine produces an abundant harvest of 1–2 inch fruits with thin skins and very small seed cavities, making them perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"930\"\u003esnacking, salads, garnishes, and pickling\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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They grow very well in pots with a trellis or support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003eAre the seeds Non-GMO?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2362\"\u003eYes. 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