Mexican Mini Watermelon Melon
Melothria scabra
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Plant Details
| Variety | Mexican Mini Watermelon Melon |
| Pronunciation | mel-OH-three-uh SKAY-bruh |
| Aliases | Mouse Melon, Cucamelon |
| Category | Edibles |
| Subcategory | Fruiting Vegetable |
| Type | Heirloom |
| Habit | Vining |
| Frost Tolerance | Very Tender: 38° |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun: 8-12 hrs |
| Height | 12–24 in |
| Width | 60–96 in |
| Spacing | 2× width |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Uses | Heirloom; Rare; Trellis; Hanging baskets; Harvest when they are smaller than a grape; the bigger they get the more sour citrus flavor they get; Drought tolerant; Hardy; Self-Pollinating; |
Description
Cute, 1 inch long fruits look like miniature watermelons and taste like cucumbers with tangy citrus overtones. Vines start growing slowly but can get up to 10' long. Can be eaten fresh or pickled. Great when added to salads, or they can be pickled. The cucumber-like taste has a touch of lemon. The ornamental vines have tiny leaves and flowers.
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