--- product_id: 52325031 title: "Just Seed Cucamelon Seeds – 60 Seeds – Mexican Sour Gherkin, Mini Watermelon-Like Fruits, Easy to Grow Climbing Vegetable for Greenhouses, Polytunnels & Gardens" brand: "just seed" price: "R217" currency: ZAR in_stock: true category: "Just Seed" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/52325031-just-seed-cucamelon-seeds-60-seeds-mexican-sour-gherkin-mini store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 60 premium seeds for multiple sowings Vigorous climber with heavy summer-autumn yield Mini watermelon-like fruits with citrus tang Just Seed Cucamelon Seeds – 60 Seeds – Mexican Sour Gherkin, Mini Watermelon-Like Fruits, Easy to Grow Climbing Vegetable for Greenhouses, Polytunnels & Gardens **Brand:** just seed **Price:** R217 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍃 Grow the garden trend everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Just Seed Cucamelon Seeds – 60 Seeds – Mexican Sour Gherkin, Mini Watermelon-Like Fruits, Easy to Grow Climbing Vegetable for Greenhouses, Polytunnels & Gardens by just seed - **How much does it cost?** R217 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/52325031-just-seed-cucamelon-seeds-60-seeds-mexican-sour-gherkin-mini) ## Best For - just seed enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted just seed brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Generous Seed Count:** 60 high-quality seeds provide ample opportunity for multiple sowings and expanding your homegrown harvest. - • **Unique Gourmet Appeal:** Miniature watermelon-shaped fruits deliver a crisp cucumber flavor with a refreshing citrus twist—perfect for trendy salads and cocktails. - • **Versatile Growing Options:** Ideal for greenhouses, polytunnels, raised beds, and containers—maximize your garden space vertically. - • **Abundant Harvests All Season:** Enjoy continuous, heavy cropping from summer through autumn with vigorous climbing growth. - • **Easy & Rewarding Cultivation:** Perfect for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking a standout, conversation-starting crop. ## Overview Just Seed Cucamelon Seeds offer 60 vigorous climbing seeds that produce unique, grape-sized fruits resembling mini watermelons with a crisp cucumber-citrus flavor. Perfect for greenhouses and gardens, these easy-to-grow plants deliver heavy yields from summer to autumn, making them a must-have for millennial gardeners craving fresh, Instagram-worthy produce. ## Description Grow one of the most unusual and exciting vegetables available with Cucamelon Seeds. Also known as Mexican Sour Gherkin (Melothria scabra), these vigorous climbing plants produce masses of miniature watermelon-like fruits with a crisp cucumber flavour and refreshing citrus notes. This pack contains approximately 60 seeds, providing plenty of opportunity for multiple sowings and excellent harvests throughout the growing season. Once established, Cucamelons are vigorous climbers that produce large quantities of fruit over a long harvesting period. The attractive grape-sized fruits are perfect for salads, lunchboxes, garnishes, pickling, cocktails, and healthy snacking. Their unusual appearance makes them a favourite with children and a talking point in any kitchen garden. Cucamelons thrive in greenhouses, polytunnels, conservatories, and warm sheltered outdoor locations. Plants quickly climb trellis, netting, canes, and supports, making excellent use of vertical growing space. Easy to grow and highly productive, Cucamelons are a fantastic addition to kitchen gardens and allotments, offering something truly different while delivering reliable harvests of delicious fruits. ## Features - 60 QUALITY SEEDS – Pack containing approximately 60 Cucamelon seeds, ideal for home gardeners, allotments, and multiple sowings throughout the growing season. - UNIQUE MINI WATERMELON FRUITS – Produces attractive grape-sized fruits that resemble miniature watermelons with a crisp cucumber flavour and refreshing citrus tang. - HEAVY CROPPING CLIMBER – Vigorous climbing plants produce abundant harvests throughout summer and autumn when grown in suitable conditions. - PERFECT FOR GREENHOUSES & GARDENS – Suitable for greenhouses, polytunnels, conservatories, raised beds, containers, and warm sheltered outdoor locations. - FUN & EASY TO GROW – An unusual and rewarding crop that is perfect for kitchen gardens, allotments, and gardeners looking to grow something different. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00HXDC5R8 | | Best Sellers Rank | 14,935 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 215 in Vegetable Seeds | | Brand Name | Just Seed | | Colour | Lime | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (1,023) | | Expected Planting Period | Spring | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor, Outdoor | | Manufacturer | Just Seed | | Manufacturer Part Number | VEGCUCA004 | | Material Features | Non Organic | | Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering | | Number of Pieces | 60 | | Plant or Animal Product Type | Vegetables | | Product Care Instructions | Sow seeds indoors in spring or directly outdoors after last frost in warm, sheltered locations. Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Provide climbing support such as trellis, netting, or canes as plants are vigorous climbers. Water moderately and consistently throughout growing season. Ideal for greenhouses, polytunnels, conservatories, raised beds, and containers. | | Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun | | Unit Count | 60 count | | expected blooming period | Spring, Spring to Summer | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Just Seed - **Colour:** Lime - **Expected blooming period:** Spring, Spring to Summer - **Expected planting period:** Spring - **Indoor/Outdoor usage:** Indoor, Outdoor - **Material feature:** Non Organic - **Moisture needs:** Moderate Watering - **Sunlight exposure:** Full Sun - **Unit count:** 60 count ## Images ![Just Seed Cucamelon Seeds – 60 Seeds – Mexican Sour Gherkin, Mini Watermelon-Like Fruits, Easy to Grow Climbing Vegetable for Greenhouses, Polytunnels & Gardens - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81IZL-0OXML.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Hello is it to late for seeding (July) ?** A: Ive just stared a new batch as all my others dies as soon as I put them outside so id say its slightly late as the recommended sowing tine is April/may but if you sow them inside and let them mature faster than they would planted out you should still get a crop by September **Q: How much shade will they tolerate?** A: I grew mine in the green house, but I have frosted glass in my green house. I hope this helps. **Q: Do these need hand pollinating if there grown in a greenhouse?** A: I don't think so. I grew it in a greenhouse and it did start tiny fruits but they fell off before developing so I can't recommend it. 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