Mexican Sour Gherkin Seeds, Mouse Melons, NON GMO-Heirloom, FUN FOR KIDS TO GROW

Description: Mexican Sour Gherkins aka Mouse Melons - A variety you simply have to try, plant this new little veggie in the garden, planter, or even hanging basket! Native to Mexico and Central America, it has been used for centuries by the Aztecs and other native peoples. Now, it has made its way to our gardens and tables. It looks like a miniature watermelon and tastes like a cucumber with lemon juice. Mexican Sour Gherkin, which goes under many names, from the Spanish Sandiita ("little watermelon") to Cucamelon or Cukette, is actually not a cucumber or melon at all. The botanical name is Melothria scabra, and this native treasure is easier to grow than a cucumber and super-productive! The 1-inch-diameter fruits are simply delicious, either fresh or pickled. You can't go wrong adding this to the vegetable garden or patio.These little fruits are oval and pale green with darker green stripes. They have a thin rind and a very small seed cavity, with a few seeds that don't develop until late. Ah, the pleasure of a cucumber without the seeds. But the bite of Mexican Sour Gherkin is definitely more tart than that of a cuke. That makes it a great candidate for sour pickles, but it also can be turned into sweet gherkins. Use it as you would a cucumber, right down to salsas, sandwiches, and spreads.Prepare to be overwhelmed by the bounty of this plant. Although it reaches only about 4 feet long and scarcely 6 inches wide, it bears heavily all season, the small fruits forming among large, handsome 3-lobed leaves. Given sunshine and a good start, Mexican Sour Gherkin is prepared to take off, tolerating drought more effectively than many other vegetables, and free of pests.Grow this vining plant in a hanging basket or train it up a pea fence or small trellis. It does not like to spread along the ground; snails and slugs do too much damage. But given a vertical setting, there's no stopping it. Within the US we use USPS Economy Class unless the buyer specifies something different.We believe in getting your seeds to you with no damage to the seeds, the orders are all sent with protection for the seeds. Thank you for stopping by my store!

Price: 2.57 USD

Location: Northern California

End Time: 2024-11-12T02:17:23.000Z

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