cucamelon

How to Grow and Care for cucamelon

cucamelon · Melothria scabra
Also known as: mouse melon

Sow seeds in spring and keep at 22-24°C until germination, grow on at 18-21°C or plant out in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position once all risk of frost has passed, and provide support such as netting; roots may be lifted and stored overwinter in just-moist compost in a frost-free place and re-planted the following spring

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing cucamelon

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Sow seeds in spring and keep at 22-24°C until germination, grow on at 18-21°C or plant out in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position once all risk of frost has passed, and provide support such as netting; roots may be lifted and stored overwinter in just-moist compost in a frost-free place and re-planted the following spring

How to Water cucamelon?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for cucamelon?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for cucamelon?

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What Soil Is Best for cucamelon?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for cucamelon?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize cucamelon?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune cucamelon?

No pruning needed

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How to Propagate cucamelon?

Propagate by seed sown at 22-24°C in spring

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How to Transplant cucamelon?

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How to Care for cucamelon in Winter?

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How to Plant cucamelon?

Sow seeds in spring and keep at 22-24°C until germination, grow on at 18-21°C or plant out in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position once all risk of frost has passed, and provide support such as netting; roots may be lifted and stored overwinter in just-moist compost in a frost-free place and re-planted the following spring

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How to Repot cucamelon?

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How to Harvest cucamelon?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of cucamelon

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More General Info About cucamelon

Attributes of cucamelon

Plant typeAnnual Biennial · Conservatory Greenhouse · Fruit Edible · Herbaceous Perennial
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClimbing
OriginMexico

Scientific Classification

Species
Melothria scabra
Genus
Melothria
Family
Cucurbitaceae
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