{"product_id":"cucumber-mexican-sour-gherkin","title":"Cucumber Mexican Sour Gherkin","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatures in 60–70 Days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSowing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost or direct sow outdoors after frost danger has passed.\u003cbr\u003e\nSow 3–4 seeds about 1 inch deep in mounded soil (called a hill).\u003cbr\u003e\nSpace hills about 1 foot apart.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant in full sun with well-draining soil.\u003cbr\u003e\nUse a tall trellis to support sprawling vines.\u003cbr\u003e\nThinning:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen plants are 2 to 3 inches tall, thin to leave 3 or 4 strongest plants.\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGerminates in 10 to 14 days depending on soil and weather conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\nRemarks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest frequently; fruit should be no more than 1 inch for best taste.\u003cbr\u003e\nFrequent harvesting encourages more fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants Hart's Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Retail Packet","offer_id":50180586438942,"sku":"SCUCMEXSO","price":2.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3922\/5118\/files\/CucumberMexicanSourGherkin_023497696006_FRONT.jpg?v=1758975992","url":"https:\/\/plantshartsseeds.com\/products\/cucumber-mexican-sour-gherkin","provider":"Plants Hart's Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}