Mexican Sour Gherkin (Cucamelon)

**THIS ITEM IS SOLD OUT FOR THE SEASON**Seed Count: Approx. 10 seeds Days to Maturity: 70-75 Days Description:  Mexican sour gherkins, also known as cucamelons and mouse melons, are a distant member of the cucumber that originates from Mexico, and Central America.  Cucamelons produce 1 inch fruits that resemble mini watermelons. Cucamelons are described as tasting like a sweet cucumber with a shocking pickled aftertaste.  They make for great toppings on salads, fresh eating straight off the vine, garnishes in gin cocktails, and taste delicious pickled with peppers and garlic. These plants look delicate, with cute tiny leaves, but are super productive and produce loads of fruit all season long.  These plants are perfect to grow vertically on trellises, and do well in containers, making them great for small space gardeners. Plus you’ll almost never see these little cuties in grocery stores and markets, making them an excellent addition to any garden.  Plus, they are rarely bothered by pe