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Botanical illustration of a cucamelon vine trained on a bamboo trellis, showing lobed green leaves, curling tendrils, small yellow flowers and clusters of grape-sized, striped melon-like fruit resembling tiny watermelons.
Line drawing of a young cucamelon seedling with two heart-shaped smooth cotyledon leaves and one larger toothed-edged true leaf, labeled
Seed packet for Melon Cucamelon Mouse Melon with botanical illustration and growing information.
Two cupped hands hold a harvest of grape-sized cucamelons, their pale green skin marked with darker mottled watermelon-like striping.
Botanical illustration of a cucamelon vine trained on a bamboo trellis, showing lobed green leaves, curling tendrils, small yellow flowers and clusters of grape-sized, striped melon-like fruit resembling tiny watermelons.
Line drawing of a young cucamelon seedling with two heart-shaped smooth cotyledon leaves and one larger toothed-edged true leaf, labeled
Seed packet for Melon Cucamelon Mouse Melon with botanical illustration and growing information.
Two cupped hands hold a harvest of grape-sized cucamelons, their pale green skin marked with darker mottled watermelon-like striping.
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Mouse Melon Cucamelon Melon Seeds

Mouse Melon Cucamelon Melon Seeds

Melothria scabra

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~0.57 g (~20 seeds)

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Cute, grape-sized fruits look like tiny watermelons with a cucumber flavor, often with a hint of tartness. Pickle and add to a martini for a fun visual twist! Also called sandita or Mexican sour gherkin because the fruits turn more sour as they mature. Long vines up to 10' produce plenty of "watermelons" to harvest from summer to fall. A terrific container or hanging basket variety!

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 70 days

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Native: Mexico, Central America

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 5'–10' long vines

Variety Info: 1" long, oval, smooth-skinned, green fruits with dark green markings. Interior is white.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–90°F.

When to Start Inside: Recommended for short-season areas. 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting within 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Sow into biodegradable pots that can be directly planted in the ground; roots are sensitive to disturbance.

Sprouts in: 4–13 days

Plant Seeds (Depth): ¼"

Space Seeds: 2–3 seeds per mound

Row Spacing: 4'

Thinning: Not required.

Growing Info

Harvesting: Pick fruits when about the size of a grape or under 1" long for best flavor. As fruits mature, sourness increases and they can get increasingly seedy. Cut the stem rather than pulling at the fruit. Dunk the harvest in cold water to disperse field heat.

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  • Lydia S.
    FL, United States
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 6, 2026
    The cutest melons ever!

    I didn’t expect to have so much success with these seeds but they grew wonderfully! I have a couple plants growing up a trellis and just got my first fruits. They’re so adorable!

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
    Who do you grow for? Yourself
    How do you prefer to grow? In Ground
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    Nov 7, 2026

    Hey Lydia,

    We're so thrilled to hear about your success with our Mouse Melon Cucamelon Seeds! It sounds like they really took off on your trellis, and getting your first fruits must have been so exciting. We love that you're finding them adorable - they really are the cutest little melons!

    Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us and our gardening community. We're so glad these seeds exceeded your expectations!

    Keep on growing 🌻

  • Avery L.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 8, 2026
    100% recomend

    I didn't think they would grow in my zone (8b) but they are doing amazing! I'm getting handfuls of cucumelons every few days.

    Definitely worth it!!!!!

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    Jun 9, 2026

    Hey Avery,

    What amazing news that your Mouse Melon Cucamelon Seeds are thriving in zone 8b! We love hearing about those handfuls of cucumelons you're harvesting every few days - that's exactly what we want to see! These little grape-sized treasures are such a fun addition to any garden, and it sounds like yours are absolutely loving their growing conditions. Thanks for sharing your incredible cucamelon success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Jessica K.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Dec 31, 2024
    5 Stars

    I live in zone 9b, these were planted near a trellis in March, they took a while to really get going and by the time there were blossoms (late July) it was too hot and they would just wither away, but when the temperature dropped in October this plant was very prolific. These little cucumbers are super delicious, with the perfect hint of citrus. Definitely recommend trellising these.

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  • Angela H.
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Sep 26, 2024
    4 Stars

    Well, it took the ENTIRE pack of seed but we finally got one going, tasted a cucamelon, and we are SOLD! We did get a couple others to germinate but they did not make it through a trip we took during heat/drought of summer . . . with this plant being so late, we chose a pot so we could more easily protect it from a potential early frost - we were not ready for its crazy growth but have improvised and are enjoying the fun!

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • Casey C.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Sep 25, 2024
    5 Stars

    I’ve always loved Botanical Interests. Great variety and I’ve had great success with the seeds I’ve used.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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Botanical illustration of a cucamelon vine trained on a bamboo trellis, showing lobed green leaves, curling tendrils, small yellow flowers and clusters of grape-sized, striped melon-like fruit resembling tiny watermelons.

Mouse Melon Cucamelon Melon Seeds

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