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Mexican Sour Gherkins (Mouse Melons)

Cucumis sativus
Description
​Mexican Sour Gherkins are a delight to grow and are perfect for children to harvest in the garden.  The small one inch gherkins have a lemony cucumber taste and are great for snacking or pickling. Once the heat of the summer sets in these plants produce prolific amounts of fruit for a long period of time. 

Plant Size  ​
Vine; trellis to save space

Sunlight Preference
Full sun (some shade during the afternoon is beneficial in hot summer areas)

Days to Maturity
75 days

Where we sourced our seeds:
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Purchase Mexican Sour Gherkin Seeds at Territorial Seed
Mexican Sour Gherkin
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