{"product_id":"cucamelon-mousemellon-matchesseeds","title":"Cucamelon,  Mouse Melon, Mexican Sour Gherkin","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"124\"\u003eCucamelon (\u003cem data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eMelothria scabra\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Mouse Melon or Mexican Sour Gherkin, is a unique heirloom vine that produces tiny, watermelon-lookalike fruits bursting with a refreshing cucumber-citrus flavor. These easy-to-grow plants thrive in warm weather, climbing trellises and producing an abundance of crisp, tangy, and crunchy cucamelons perfect for snacking, pickling, and adding to salads.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"610\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eWhy Grow Cucamelons?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"688\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eDelicious \u0026amp; Unique\u003c\/strong\u003e – Tastes like a tangy cucumber with a hint of lime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eHigh-Yielding Vine\u003c\/strong\u003e – Prolific climber that thrives in containers or gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"840\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eDrought-Tolerant \u0026amp; Low-Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hardy and easy to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"908\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"873\"\u003ePerennial in Warm Climates\u003c\/strong\u003e – Can be overwintered as a tuber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"939\"\u003ePerfect for Small Spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e – Compact and ideal for vertical gardening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eHow to Grow Cucamelon Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003ePlanting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or sow directly when the soil is warm. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThey like warmer weather like your pepper plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days at 20–25°C (68–77°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 inches apart, trellis recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68 days after planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003e20+\/- Cucamelon Seeds per Packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eNon-GMO \u0026amp; Open-Pollinated \u0026amp; Non Treated Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eHigh Quality Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eOrder Your Cucamelon Seeds Today\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eTransform your garden with this fun and flavorful mini fruit. Cucamelons are a must-have for gardeners looking for something unusual, delicious, and productive. Shop now and start growing your own Mouse Melons today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matches Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47693900906776,"sku":"MS25-VS98454","price":3.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/6497\/1032\/files\/Cucamelon_MatchesSeeds_Matches_Seeds.jpg?v=1743616219","url":"https:\/\/matchesseeds.ca\/products\/cucamelon-mousemellon-matchesseeds","provider":"Matches Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}