Écoumène Mexican Cucumber Organic Seeds

The Mexican Sour Gherkin: Miniature Watermelon, Mouse Melon, or Cucamelon, a Delight to Discover!

A curiosity in the vegetable garden, the Mexican sour gherkin, also known as miniature watermelon, pickling cucumber, mouse melon, zehneria, or cucamelon, offers small edible fruits, perfect for an original tasting experience. Imagine crunchy bites with a cucumber taste and a refreshing hint of acidity!

Harvested between 2 and 4 cm long, these mini-cucumbers are eaten fresh in salads or pickled like gherkins. Russians particularly appreciate the pickled version, enjoying them with charcuterie. Their pale green and dark green marbled skin resembles that of watermelons, adding a unique visual appeal. Native to Central America, the Mexican sour gherkin is easy to grow and can be trained on a trellis or fence using its tendrils. A single plant can cover nearly two square meters and produce between 10 and 15 fruits. Allow about one month between sowing and transplanting outdoors once the risk of frost has passed. Grow our organic seeds and discover this original and flavorful vegetable.