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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.
Days to Emerge: 4–13 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: 2–3 seeds per mound
Row Spacing: 4'
Thinning: Not required.
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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.
- Emily K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/24/25Lots of fun!
I grew these in a large container. I live in Pennsylvania and didn't plant them until late June, worried that it was too late. But they turned out wonderfully! Even in a small container I had enough of a harvest that I could pick a few to eat each day, and they produced from August right up to the October frost. They tasted like a tangy cucumber. Very fun for the occasional gardener.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests12/26/25Hey Emily,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with our Mouse Melon Cucamelon seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that even with a late June planting, you had such an amazing harvest that lasted from August all the way to the October frost! That's incredible! Container growing can be so rewarding, and it sounds like you got the perfect setup. We love that you got to enjoy those tangy cucumber flavors fresh from your garden every day - there's nothing quite like that daily harvest! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Walter G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/15/25Definitely get these
My daughter loves these little cucamelons grows well make sure to have a tall trellis as these grow fast
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests10/15/25Hey Walter,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! We love to hear your daughter is enjoying these so much!
These little vines are such enthusiastic climbers that really take off once they get established.
Your fast-growing experience and trellis advice will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to discover just how rewarding and fun Mouse Melon Cucamelon Seeds can be for creating productive vertical displays that kids and adults alike will love harvesting from!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- BethRated 5 out of 5 stars7/19/255 Stars
Im so excited to grow these seeds!
- Philip L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/15/255 Stars
Great job 👏
- Sangita D.Rated 5 out of 5 stars2/12/255 Stars
I have never used your seeds but would like to give them a try.
Thank you