Mouse Melon Cucumber, Slicing (Melothria scabra) Weight:1/2 LB (~ 80000 Seeds) After pollination

After pollination

'Grande Rio Verde' produces nearly all of its ripe fruit at once on compact plants (about 24" tall)

while the underside is covered in fine hairs

They are also one of the earliest varieties on the market

It prefers well-draining soil and is well-suited to prairies

Mouse Melon Cucumber, Slicing (Melothria scabra) Weight:1/2 LB (~ 80000 Seeds) After pollinationCute grape sized fruits with a cucumber taste and a touch of tartness that resemble miniature watermelons. For a fun visual twist, pickle and add to a martini. Since the fruits become more sour as they mature, they are also known as sandita or Mexican sour gherkin. From summer to fall, long vines grow plenty of "watermelons" to harvest.