Dwarf Cucamelon Vine Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Mexican Sour Gherkin is a warm-season climbing vine grown as a vegetable crop for its small oval fruits and vigorous growth habit. The dwarf vine variety has a more compact growth pattern while still producing grape-sized fruits with a watermelon-like appearance. It is suitable for small garden spaces, raised beds, patios, and containers with support such as a trellis. The plant grows best in warm climates with full sun exposure and fertile, well-drained soil, making it suitable for home vegetable gardening and vertical growing in limited spaces.

Features

• Warm-season climbing vegetable vine
• Compact dwarf growth habit
• Produces small oval fruits
• Suitable for containers and small gardens
• Requires trellis or vertical support
• Adapted to warm climates
• Performs best in full sun

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Melothria scabra
• Common Name (US): Mexican Sour Gherkin
• Seed Type / Variety: Dwarf Vine Variety
• Growth Habit: Compact climbing annual vine
• USDA Zones: 4-11
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: March-May
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: March, April, May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days at 70-85°F (21-29°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 3-6 feet tall, 2-3 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches apart