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Cucamelon - 10 seeds
Cucamelon - 10 seeds
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Cucamelon, also known as Mexican Sour Gherkin or Mouse Melon, is a unique and interesting vine plant that produces small, grape-sized fruits that resemble miniature watermelons. The fruits are green with white stripes and have a refreshing, tangy taste similar to cucumber and lime. Cucamelons are a relatively easy plant to grow and prefers warm and sunny conditions with well-draining soil. It is a vining plant that can grow up to 10-15 feet long and requires a trellis or support to climb. Cucamelon plants are known for their high productivity, often producing hundreds of fruits per plant throughout the growing season. The fruits can be eaten fresh, pickled, or used in salads, salsas, and other recipes. Overall, Cucamelons are a fun and unusual addition to any garden, with its unique appearance and delicious, tangy flavour.
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Planting Guide
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Sowing and Growing Guide
Cucamelons
Indoor Sowing
- Sow seeds indoors in early spring, 6-8 weeks before last frost date.
- Fill seed trays with seed-starting mix and plant 1-2 seeds per cell, 1/4 inch deep.
- Keep soil moist and place trays in a warm location with plenty of light.
- Seedlings should emerge in 7-14 days.
- Once seedlings have developed a couple of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or cell packs.
Outdoor Sowing
- Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date, when soil has warmed to at least 60°F.
- Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
- Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 6 inches apart.
- Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge.
- Thin seedlings to 12 inches apart.
Growing
- Cucamelons grow best in full sun and well-drained soil.
- Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged.
- Provide support for the vines to climb on, such as a trellis or netting.
- Harvest cucamelons when they are the size of a grape or small cucumber, about 1-2 inches long.
- Cucamelons are resistant to most pests and diseases, but keep an eye out for cucumber beetles and powdery mildew.