# Mexican Sour Gherkin

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Published: 2024-03-07
Updated: 2026-07-24

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### Transplant | Late May | Annual

**Mexican Sour Cucumber (Cucamelon)**

A playful, eye-catching vine that produces bite-sized, cucumber-like fruits resembling miniature watermelons. Crisp and slightly tangy, these unique fruits are delicious fresh in salads or pickled—and a favorite for kids and curious gardeners alike.

**Growing Details**

- Harvest: ~75 days from transplant
- Plant spacing: 2′
- Full sun
- Not frost hardy
- Requires trellising

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