Mexican Sour Gherkin 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 plant produces slender vines with small yellow flowers and develops cucumber-like fruits throughout the growing season. It is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, trellises, and containers with support. This plant grows best in warm climates with full sun exposure and fertile, well-drained soil, making it a versatile choice for home vegetable gardens.

Features

• Warm-season climbing vegetable vine
• Produces small cucumber-like fruits
• Suitable for trellises, garden beds, and containers
• Vigorous climbing growth habit
• Adapted to warm climates
• Performs best in full sun
• Suitable for home garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Melothria scabra
• Common Name (US): Mexican Sour Gherkin
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable Variety
• Growth Habit: 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: 5-10 feet tall, 2-3 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches apart