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Mexican Mini Watermelon (Melothria scabra) 0.1g approx. 30 Seeds. 1g, 5g, 15g
SIZE
0.1g (30 Seeds)
1g (270-310 Seeds)
5g (1,350-1,550 Seeds)
15g (4,050-4,650 Seeds)
DESCRIPTION
Zehneria scabra or Melothria scabra. Heirloom, Marbled skin, tiny fruits with sour cucumber flavor. Native to South America, the common name "Sandia de Raton" describes the fruit as mouse sized watermelons. They are useful in stir-fries, pickling, salsas, or for the adventurous: eating raw. Can be grown on a trellis for ease of pickling. Dark green leaves will form a dense covering.
- Described as mouse sized watermelons.
- Prolific producer of 1-2" fruits with marbled skin.
- Heardy in climate zone 4-5
- Terrific in stir-fries; can be pickled like French gherkins or Polish dill pickles, eaten raw in salads or chopped and added to salsas