Grow one of the most charming and productive garden fruits with these Mexican Sour Gherkin seeds, also known as Mouse Melon, Cucamelon, and Pepquinos. Native to Central America and enjoyed since Aztec times, these miniature watermelon look-alikes produce an abundance of grape-sized fruits throughout the growing season.
Cucamelons are beloved for their ease of cultivation, impressive productivity, and natural resistance to many common garden pests. The crisp fruits deliver a refreshing cucumber flavor with a hint of lime, making them perfect for fresh snacking, salads, pickling, and summer dishes. Their unique appearance makes them a favorite among gardeners, children, and market growers.
The vigorous vines can be trained vertically on trellises, fences, and garden arches, or grown in containers where they will gracefully cascade over the edges. These organically grown, non-GMO seeds are carefully produced by Four Oak Farm in Santa Rosa, California.
You will receive fresh seeds from the current growing season, ready for planting.
- 50 Mexican Sour Gherkin seeds
- Organically grown seeds
- Non-GMO variety
- Fresh seed stock
- Secure packaging for safe arrival
Growing Information
- Common Name: Mexican Sour Gherkin, Mouse Melon, Cucamelon, Pepquinos
- Botanical Name: Melothria scabra
- Plant Type: Annual fruiting vine
- Growth Stage: Seeds
- Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
- Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter
- Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
- Mature Height: 5–10 feet with support
- Growth Rate: Fast
- USDA Zones: 3–11 (grown as an annual)
- Container Friendly: Yes
Care Tip
Provide a trellis or support structure to maximize harvests and improve air circulation. Harvest fruits when they are firm and grape-sized for the best flavor and texture.