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Mouse Melon

Fun & Unique

Miniature oval melons look like tiny watermelons and are surprisingly crunchy, with a refreshing tart taste that's great for pickles, stir fries and fresh salads! Its very attractive ornamental vines are ideal for growing on a trellis. Mouse Melons (also known as Mexican Sour Gherkins) are virtually carefree, have good disease resistance, extremely high yields and are extremely easy-to-grow. 60 DAYS.

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Botanical Name: Melothria scabra
Height: 10 Feet
Size: 100 Seed Pkt
Blooms: Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, All Summer
Fruit: Miniature oval melons (about the size of a large grape) look like tiny watermelons and are surprisingly crunchy, with a refreshing tart taste.
Days To Maturity: 60 Days
Zone: 3-9

Germination: 5 - 10 Days
Form: Vegetable, melon (also known as Mexican Sour Gherkins)
Flower Form: Little yellow flowers.
Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil.
Growth Rate: Moderate growth rate.
Seed Count: Approximately 100 seeds per packet.
Pruning: Remove dying leaves to allow good air circulation when the plants get really thick.
Foliage: Bright green leaves.