Cucamelon Organic Mexican Gherkin Seeds

Cucamelon Organic Mexican Gherkin Seeds – The Cutest Cucumber You’ll Ever Grow!

Say hello to the cucamelon, also known as the Mexican Gherkin—a bite-sized wonder that looks like a mini watermelon but crunches like a cucumber with a zesty, citrusy pop! These charming little fruits are a blast to grow, super snackable, and guaranteed to spark joy in gardeners of all ages. Kids especially can’t get enough of picking them straight from the vine!

Perfect for raised beds, garden plots, or even containers with a trellis, cucamelons are a great option for small-space gardeners. And bonus: they’re naturally resistant to many cucumber diseases, including Powdery and Downy Mildew—so they’re as tough as they are cute.

Why You’ll Love Cucamelons:

• Mini watermelon look, cucumber-meets-lime flavor
• Excellent in salads, pickled, or eaten fresh
• Grows well in containers with a trellis
• Disease resistant and easy to grow
• Great for kids and beginner gardeners

How to Grow:

• Start Indoors: 5/1–5/15 in biodegradable pots (they hate root disturbance!)
• Germination Temp: 68–85°F – a heat mat helps!
• Days to Sprout: 4–10 days
• Soil: Rich and full of compost or aged manure
• Transplant or Direct Sow Outdoors: Around June 1st
• Spacing: Plant 1 foot apart
• Watering & Care: Keep soil lightly moist, use a fan to prevent damping off, and protect young seedlings from slugs and curious critters like deer or groundhogs

Seed Saving Tips:
Let a few fruits fully ripen, scoop the seeds, rinse, and dry them on a screen. Cucamelons are insect-pollinated, so give them space from other cucurbit cousins to keep seeds pure.

Whether you're adding garden flair, upping your pickling game, or just in it for the "awww" factor, cucamelons are a total win. Grab your seeds and get growing—fun-sized crunch awaits!

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