Cucumber
Melothria scabra 'Mexican Sour Gherkin'
- Unique tiny watermelon shaped fruit
- Great for salads and salsas
Details
Cucumber 'Mexican Sour Gherkin' has abundant yields of small, cucumber-like fruit that are shaped like little watermelons. They taste like cucumber with tangy citrus overtones. Harvest before they get bigger than 1" long so they don't get seedy. Use fresh in salads or salsas and can be pickled like cucumbers. Days to maturity are 70 days.
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Type:
Vegetable
New for 2020
Sun/Shade:
Full Sun
Foliage Color:
Green
Hardiness Zone:
Not hardy
Height:
6-8 inches
Spread:
36-42 inches
Benefits:
Vigorous Growth
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