Melothria scabra - Wikipedia
WEBMelothria scabra, commonly known as the cucamelon, Mexican miniature watermelon, Mexican sour cucumber, Mexican sour gherkin, mouse melon, or pepquinos, [2] [3] [4] is a species of flowering plant in the cucurbit family grown for its edible fruit. [5] Its native range spans Mexico to Venezuela. [1]
All About Cucamelons: How to Grow and What To Do With Them ...
WEBSep 22, 2012 · Looking like tiny watermelons, cucamelons (Mexican sour gherkins) are just about the cutest thing to come out of the garden. These snackable fruits taste like cucumber with a twist of lemon, and they’re incredibly easy …
How to Grow and Care for Cucamelons in Your Garden - The Spruce
WEBJun 3, 2024 · How to Grow and Care for Cucamelons in Your Garden. No, that isn't a baby watermelon—meet the cucamelon. Also known as Mexican sour gherkins, cucamelon plants (Melothria scabra) are distantly related to cucumbers, and they bring something fun and unexpected to vegetable beds and container gardens.
Cucamelon Plant: Mighty Mouse Melons - Epic Gardening
WEBOct 30, 2023 · The cucamelon plant, sometimes called mouse melon or Mexican sour gherkin, produces tasty thumb-sized treats. Our guide shares growing tips!
The Mexican 'Mouse Melon' Is Actually a Tiny Cucumber
WEBCucamelons are grape-sized fruits that look like Lilliputian watermelons but taste like cucumbers. They are native to Mexico and Central America, where they go by nicknames such as sandita ...
How to Plant and Grow Cucamelons (Mexican Sour Gherkins)
WEBMar 23, 2023 · Mexican sour gherkins, or cucamelons, are a quirky treat for the cucumber lover. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for them now, on Gardener’s Path.
How To Grow And Care For Cucamelon - Southern Living
WEBAug 7, 2023 · This hybrid, native to Mexico and Central America, is also known as Mexican sour gherkins or Melothria scabra. You may also know them by their other nicknames: mouse melons, Mexican miniature watermelons, Mexican sour cucumbers, or pepquinos.
Mouse Melon or Mexican Sour Cucumber, Melothria scabra
WEBLooking for something unusual for your vegetable garden? Mouse melon or Mexican sour cucumber is a vine that produces unique tiny fruits that resemble striped watermelons. Learn more here.
How to Grow Mouse Melons (aka Cucamelons) - Dengarden
WEBMar 18, 2014 · Alternatively known as the Mexican sour gherkin or cucamelon, the mouse melon is a rarely cultivated member of the cucumber family that is steadily gaining popularity in heirloom gardens. These plants grow quickly and produce fruit for a long period throughout the summer season.
Mexican Sour Gherkin Cucumber Growing Guide - The Garden …
WEBAug 31, 2023 · The Mexican Sour Gherkin cucumber, also known as the “Mouse Melon” or “Cucamelon,” is a unique and fascinating cucumber variety that originates from Central America. It is a small, vine-like plant that produces tiny, grape-sized fruits resembling miniature watermelons or cucumbers.