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Mouse Melon
MELOTHRIA scabra - ME6600
(SAHIN 2004) large vines produce an abundance of small, oblong, green striped fruits
Crop type | Fruit Crops |
Article code | ME6600 |
Full Name | MELOTHRIA scabra Mouse Melon |
Year of Introduction | 2004 |
Common Name | Mexican Gherkin |
Botanical Category | Annuals |
Variety List EU | No |
Genus | MELOTHRIA |
Species | scabra |
Variety | Mouse Melon |
Family | Cucurbitaceae |
Height in cm - inches | 300 - 118 |
Flowering - Harvest | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
TSW | 2.8818 |
Seedcount per gram | 347 |
Germination Method | Top of Paper, 20°C, Light - (TP20L) |
Days to Germinate | 0-7 |
Division | Home Garden Vegetables |
Use | F - Fruits and nuts, J - Full sun, P - Pot plant, patio plant, Q - Climber, V - Vegetable |
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