CU130-20
67 days. Melothria scabra. Open Pollinated. Cucamelon Cucumber. The plant produces good yields of small, 1" long, pale green cucumbers with dark green stripes. It is a popular heirloom cucumber variety prized for its grape-sized fruits that look like tiny striped watermelons but taste like crisp cucumbers with a refreshing citrusy or tangy sour kick. They are very delicious and have a unique flavor. They look like miniature watermelons but have a cucumber taste with a slight citrus flavor. It has been used for centuries by the Aztecs and other native peoples. Excellent for salads, sandwiches, spreads, pickling, or snacks. Kids love them. You should pick mature cucumbers to encourage longer yields. Similar to the Mexican Sour Gherkin. Also known as the Mouse Melon. The plant is most productive in hot weather or a greenhouse setting. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. It would be best to use a trellis or a pea fence. Suitable for hanging baskets. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, greenhouse production, open field production, and commercial production. An heirloom variety from Mexico and Central America. Disease Resistant: ALS.