Cucamelon Seeds - Mexican Sour Gherkin

Adorable grape-sized “mouse melons” with a cucumber-lime flavor, perfect for snacking, pickling, and adding charm to any garden.

Description

Delight in the charm and flavor of Cucamelon Seeds – Mexican Sour Gherkin, a fascinating heirloom often called Mouse Melon or Sandita. Native to Mexico and Central America, this unique vine produces tiny, watermelon-shaped fruits that combine the crispness of a cucumber with a refreshing hint of citrusy tartness — a true garden and culinary novelty.

The Mexican Sour Gherkin produces abundant, grape-sized fruits about 1 inch long, featuring light and dark green striping reminiscent of miniature watermelons. Despite their playful appearance, these bite-sized cucumbers pack a bright, tangy flavor that’s perfect for snacking, salads, salsas, and pickling. Their firm texture and zingy taste make them a standout addition to any kitchen creation.

Maturing in approximately 65–75 days, this vigorous vining plant thrives in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil, producing a steady harvest throughout the warm growing season. Exceptionally resilient and drought-tolerant, Mexican Sour Gherkin is also resistant to most common cucumber pests and diseases. The delicate vines are ideal for trellising, creating a whimsical display of dangling, marble-sized fruits.

Loved by gardeners and chefs alike, the Mexican Sour Gherkin brings both novelty and flavor to the garden and table.

Grow Cucamelon Seeds – Mexican Sour Gherkin and enjoy a continuous harvest of tangy, crisp, and irresistibly cute fruits that deliver big flavor in a tiny package.