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- Days to maturity
- 60–75 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Mexican Gherkin, also sold as Mexican Sour Gherkin or Mouse Melon, is an heirloom of Melothria scabra rather than a true cucumber. Vines around 4 feet long are loaded with 1 to 2 inch fruits that look like tiny watermelons; they carry a slight tang that gets stronger as they age. The plants shrug off the usual cucumber diseases, especially powdery and downy mildew. Maturity takes roughly 60 to 75 days.
Mexican Gherkin traits
- Melothria scabra heirloom, not Cucumis sativus
- 1 to 2 inch fruits resembling miniature watermelons
- Slight tang that intensifies with age
- Resists powdery and downy mildew
- Vines about 4 feet; 60 to 75 days to maturity
Good for
- Fresh snacking
- Pickling
Compare with other cucumber varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Gherkin this page | 60–75 days | — | — |
| Beit Alpha | 60 days | — | — |
| Brocade | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpee's Sunnybrook Early | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless | 60 days | — | — |
| Burpless 26 | 60 days | — | — |
| Chelsea Prize | 60 days | — | — |
Mexican Gherkin FAQ
What kind of cucumber is Mexican Gherkin?
Mexican Gherkin, also sold as Mexican Sour Gherkin or Mouse Melon, is an heirloom of Melothria scabra rather than a true cucumber. Vines around 4 feet long are loaded with 1 to 2 inch fruits that look like tiny watermelons; they carry a slight tang that gets stronger as they age.
How many days to maturity is Mexican Gherkin?
Mexican Gherkin is listed at 60–75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other cucumber varieties, so check them in the cucumber growing guide.
How does Mexican Gherkin compare with other cucumber varieties?
Mexican Gherkin: 60–75 days. Similar cucumber varieties include Beit Alpha (60 days), Brocade (60 days), Burpee's Sunnybrook Early (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Mexican Gherkin good for?
Mexican Gherkin is grown for fresh snacking, pickling.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every cucumber variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Cucumber growing guide
- How to Plant Cucumbers: Spacing, Soil and Putting Up Supports
- Pruning Cucumbers: Removing the Lowest Side Shoots and Topping the Vine
- How Often to Water Cucumbers and When to Feed Them
- Cucumber Growing Calendar: What to Do Through the Season
- Cucumber Diseases and Pests: Keeping Mildew Out of the Crop
- When to Pick Cucumbers and Why They Come Out Curved
- All 241 cucumber varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.