Mexican cucumber (Melothria Scabra) 20 seeds (#2383)

Mexican cucumber (Melothria scabra) is a very interesting plant of the gourd family, which is mainly grown both under cover and in the ground, as well as on balconies and terraces. Due to the appearance of the fruit, it is also called tsukamelon, mini watermelon.
In areas with a cooler climate it is an annual plant that is very sensitive to cold (like other cucumbers). Despite this - it is grown mainly as a climbing plant for creating green walls on balconies, terraces, near fences, pergolas, etc.
The fruits are edible. Their taste can be compared to a combination of cucumber and lime. Hard, crunchy, fresh and sour. They are mostly eaten fresh as a snack or as an addition to salads. Suitable for pickling.
The fruits of Mexican cucumbers contain a number of valuable elements and vitamins C, E, K, beta-carotene, mineral salts (potassium), fibers.
Mexican cucumber grows shoots up to 2-3 m long. They have tendrils, which makes it easier for them to climb and create a "green wall". The leaves are green, deeply incised. The flowers are yellow. Ripe fruits are only 2-3 cm long, oval. The skin is quite thick, with a green striped pattern resembling a watermelon. The skin is quite thick. The pulp is greenish, abundantly filled with seeds.
The plant likes warm, sunny places protected from the wind.
A versatile and fertile substrate with a slightly acidic or neutral pH (6.0-7.5) is used. Seedlings are transplanted into larger containers or pots with a depth of min. 25 cm at the end of May, after the danger of frost has passed. Vertical support is required.
Mexican cucumber likes moist soil, does not tolerate drought or waterlogging. When watering, remember that it is better to water more often, but less. In addition, it is fertilized with organic or mineral fertilizers.
Approximately 20 seeds in a 0.05g package.

Genus - Melothria
Species - Scabra
Common name - Mexican cucumber
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 4 - 10
Plant type - Annual
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral
Soil type - Fertile, moist, loose
Water requirements - High
Landscape uses - Deciartive, climber, edible

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
It is sown indoors in small pots with a diameter of 8-10 cm at the turn of March/April.
Two or three seeds are sown. The pots are covered with glass or film. temperature - not lower than +20C.
Germination in 10 days.