Cucumber Seeds - Mexican Sour Gherkin

$600

Average Seed Count: 15

Melothria scabra. Cute, 1" long fruits look like miniature watermelons and taste like cucumbers with tangy citrus overtones. Vines start growing slowly but can get up to 10' long. Can be eaten fresh or pickled. Fruits can be sold in half-pint or clamshell containers at markets that appreciate novelty. Recommended to pick at 1", otherwise they get seedy. This variety is also said to be the most cold-tolerant of all cucumbers, and will continue to fruit until the first frost. Despite being a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, they're only distantly related to the cucumber and will not cross with other cucumber varieties.

Melothria scabra

Details:

  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Days to Maturity: 67
  • Light: Full Sun
  • Plant Spacing: 12"
  • Plant Height: 48-70"

Sowing Info:

  • Seed Depth: 1/2"
  • Days to Germination: 3-10 days at 60-90°F

Growing Info

Transplant: Sow indoors 3–4 weeks before planting out. Keep temperature above 70°F (21°C) day and 60°F (16°C) night. Transplant 12" apart in rows 5–6' apart. Do not disturb roots when transplanting. Direct Seed: Wait until soil is at least 70°F (21°C). Cucumber seeds will not germinate at a soil temperature below 50°F (10°C). Sow 2 seeds/ft., 1/2" deep, in rows 6' apart. Thin to 12" apart.