Cucamelon
Botanical Name:
Melothria scabraCucamelon, also known as Mouse Melon, is a charming vine that produces tiny, grape-sized fruits that look like miniature watermelons. They have a refreshing cucumber-like flavour with a hint of citrus. Perfect for snacking, pickling, or adding a fun twist to salads and drinks.
- Vine with a climbing habit
- Fast growing
- Small yellow blooms
- Does not require a cross pollinator
- Grape-sized fruit that resemble tiny watermelons
- Fruit can be eaten raw or pickled
- Full Sun or partial shade
- Space 12" apart
- Light compost recommended
- Container Friendly
- Requires staking
Hardiness Zone
3
Flower Colour
- Yellow
Photo Details
- Photo courtesy of Roelands Plant Farms Inc.
Height
50 in-60 in
Spread
4 in-6 in
*All sizes are container only - we do not carry seeds. Please refer to size guide link above.
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Cucamelon
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Shade
Soil Moisture
- Moist to Average
- Well-drained
Growth Rate
- Fast
Foliage Colour
- Green
Critter
- Deer Resistant
Attributes
- Edible
- Drought Tolerant
Garden Uses
- Herbal/edible garden
- Patio plants
Size: 4" Pot
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