Cucumber 'Mouse Melon'

Latin name Melothria scabra
Quantity per packet About 20 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameMelothria scabra
FamilyCucurbitaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 20 seeds
Code produitWHPER-0059
Product
description

The 'Mouse Melon' cucumber, also known as the miniature watermelon, is a climbing plant as charming as it is surprising, whose tiny fruits evoke small miniature watermelons hanging from the foliage. Native to Mexico, where it is known by a evocative popular name, this cucurbit seduces as much by its playful appearance as by its lively flavor, marked by the taste of cucumber with a slight tangy note. In the garden, it immediately attracts curiosity and transforms trellises, fences, or pots with a support into an abundant and original scene. Very productive, it offers a continuous harvest of small crunchy fruits that are easily picked throughout the season, adding an almost instinctive pleasure to cultivation. In the kitchen, it brings an unexpected touch to salads, salsas, marinades, and tasting platters, where its firm texture and unique appearance make a sensation. Its rapid growth and ease of cultivation make it an excellent option for gardeners who love unusual edible plants, without complicating garden maintenance. With its miniature appearance and generous character, it perfectly embodies the meeting of aesthetics, botanical curiosity, and gourmet delight. It is an original, decorative, and delicious variety, ideal for enriching the summer garden with a crunchy and flavorful harvest.

Sowing
guide
Sowing period3 to 4 weeks before the last frost indoors or after the frosts in the garden
Sowing depth0.4 to 0.6 in (1 to 1.5 cm)
Germination temperature20 to 24 °C (68 to 75 °F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Light, rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Salads, salsas, marinades, fresh harvest, trellising
Bloom period
June to September
Harvest
65 to 75 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height1.5 to 2.5 m (5 to 8 ft)
Spread1.5 to 2.5 m (5 to 8 ft)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Bean, lettuce, radish, dill, chives, nasturtium
Avoid planting with
Potato, sage, rosemary
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.