Matures in 60–70 Days

Also called Mouse Melons, cucamelon fruits are native to Central America and Mexico since pre-Columbian times. They look like tiny watermelons and grow on vigorous vining plants. Fruits are about one inch long, crunchy, with a cucumber-like, slightly tangy sour flavor. Great for pickling, eating raw, or adding to salads and stir-fries.

Sowing:

Start seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors after frost danger has passed.
Sow 3–4 seeds about 1 inch deep in mounded soil (called a hill).
Space hills about 1 foot apart.
Plant in full sun with well-draining soil.
Use a tall trellis to support sprawling vines.
Thinning:

When plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin to leave 3 or 4 strongest plants.
Germination:

Germinates in 10 to 14 days depending on soil and weather conditions.
Remarks:

Harvest frequently; fruit should be no more than 1 inch for best taste.
Frequent harvesting encourages more fruit production.