Sour Gherkin Mexican Cucumber seeds 20s

Sour Gherkin Mexican Cucumber seeds

Overview

Cucumber Mexican Sour Gherkin is a fun and unusual climbing plant producing tiny, watermelon-like fruits with a refreshing cucumber-citrus flavour ideal for snacking, salads, and pickling!

Key Features

• Mexican Sour Gherkin (Melothria scabra).
• Germination: warm conditions at 26–28°C
• Unique mini “watermelon” fruits.
• Crisp with a tangy cucumber flavour.
• Fast-growing climber — great for vertical gardening.
• Highly productive throughout summer.
• Decorative and edible.

Sowing Instructions

• Sow for seedlings from late April to June (IV–VI).
• Transplant outdoors in June (VI) after hardening off.

Growing Conditions and Care

• Spacing: 50–60 cm
• Requires warmth, light, and a sheltered position.
• Provide support for climbing (trellis, fence, etc.).
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Harvesting and Use

• Harvest regularly to encourage more fruiting.
• Harvest Period: June – September (VI–IX)

Product Details

• Type: Climbing vegetable plant
• Height: Up to 3 m
• Ideal for: Salads, snacking & pickling

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