Cucamelon
Vegetables
Beginner
Tender perennial

Cucamelon

Melothria scabra

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About Plant: Cucamelon

A charming climbing vine producing grape-sized crisp fruits that look like tiny watermelons and taste cucumber-like with a citrusy tang.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterRegular moisture
SoilFertile, well-drained (6.0–7.5)
Spacing12–24 inches
Height6–10 feet
Time to Harvest65-80
Planting Depth1/4–1 inch
Germination Time5–14 days

Expert Growing Tips

Give each crop enough room and harvest at its best tender stage.