KingStore 15 Cucamelon Mouse Melon Melothria Scabra Mexican Planting Seeds Mouse Melon (Melothria Scabra) - If you are looking for an unusual fruit known as a cucurbit, then Melothria scabra fits that bill. This herbaceous climber in the cucumber family is grown for its tiny edible fruit that looks just like a miniature striped watermelon. How to Grow Start the seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the average last frost and plant outside 9-12 inches apart at the same time regular cucumbers would be planted, or direct sow after last frost. Most seeds should germinate within 10 days when temperatures are around 70F and the seeds are kept continually moist. * Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant * Depth: 1/4 inch * Average Germ Time: 10 - 14 days * Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination * Height: 6 - 12 inches * USDA Zones: 9 - 11 * Season: Perennial Buy Seeds Online Organic Seeds Heirloom Seeds Non-GMO Seeds Vegetable Seeds Flower Seeds Herb Seeds Fruit Seeds Garden Seeds Seed Starter Kits Rare Seeds Bulk Seeds Indoor Gardening Seeds Seed Catalog Seed Packs for Sale Sustainable Seeds Greenhouse Seeds Seed Suppliers Planting Seeds Home Garden Seeds