{"product_id":"mexikanische-minigurke-cucamelon-melothria-scabra-der-kanackige-snack-im-wassermelonen-look-kopie","title":"Mexican Miniature Gherkin\/Cucamelon (Melothria scabra) - The Crunchy Watermelon-Lookalike Snack","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_810eedfd6394f8a4\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_4c263e4797d9c0ac\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThose who grow cucumbers usually only know the big classics. But for those with little space or who simply want to try something completely new and refreshing in their bed, the Mexican mini cucumber is an absolute revelation. This plant not only stands out visually from the crowd but is also an extremely robust, high-yielding wonder that produces hundreds of small snacks all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/b\u003e One plant in a 7cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; many names:\u003c\/b\u003e The Mexican mini cucumber (botanically \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003eMelothria scabra\u003c\/i\u003e) has many charming names: It is also known as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"132\"\u003emouse melon, cucamelon\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"159\"\u003edwarf cucumber\u003c\/b\u003e. Its roots lie – as the name suggests – in Mexico and Central America. There it grows wild and was valued centuries ago by indigenous peoples as a refreshing, thirst-quenching snack. Despite its exotic origin, it copes excellently with our Central European summer climate and feels perfectly at home in domestic gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eNot a Sensitive Soul, but a Tough Climber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eDon't let its delicate appearance fool you! The Mexican mini cucumber may look fragile, but it is one of the most uncomplicated plants for outdoor cultivation. It is naturally extremely resistant and often shrugs off typical cucumber diseases like powdery mildew. You're not getting a delicate, sensitive plant for your bed, but a vigorous climbing artist that surprisingly withstands wind and weather well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWatermelon Look with a Lime Kick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eVisually, this variety is an absolute eye-catcher: The fruits look like tiny, perfectly striped watermelons in a thumb-sized format. With a size of only about 2 to 3 centimeters (similar to a large grape), they are exactly the right snack size. The most important thing, however, is the taste, and here the mini cucumber holds a small surprise: Harvested young, you can expect a wonderfully pure, deliciously crisp cucumber taste. If you let the small fruits ripen a little longer on the vine, a fine, refreshing lime acidity gradually joins in. A real freshness kick that you can even control yourself by choosing the harvest time! Of course, nothing is peeled here – the skin is tender and provides the perfect bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eHigh Up in the Smallest Space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe Mexican mini cucumber forms very fine, almost wiry tendrils and delicate foliage. While it also grows on the ground, it prefers to climb! Give it a fine trellis, a wire mesh fence, or simply string up a few ropes. It climbs up to two meters high and makes an excellent green privacy screen. This also makes it the perfect choice for smaller balconies, where it can be grown in pots (from 10 to 15 liters) or even hanging in large flower baskets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eAn Untiring Yield Wonder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eDo you want to snack all summer long? Perfect. From July, the plant is covered with tiny yellow flowers, from which countless small fruits develop. With this variety, you can literally walk through the garden with a bowl in midsummer and harvest. And it doesn't stop: It continuously provides crisp supplies until the first autumn frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eInto the Kitchen – What to Make with Your Harvest:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe ultimate snack cucumber:\u003c\/b\u003e Simply pick and eat plain. It's the perfect healthy snack for children, for lunchboxes, or as a refreshing snack on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe salad upgrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Mixed whole or halved into a mixed salad or a tomato salad. They not only bring a great variety of flavors but also look fantastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe cocktail star:\u003c\/b\u003e Say goodbye to the classic cucumber slice! A few riper, slightly acidic Mexican mini cucumbers in gin and tonic, in punches, or in a summer cocktail are an absolute visual and taste highlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePickled mini-delicacy:\u003c\/b\u003e Like large pickled gherkins, cucamelons can also be excellently preserved in vinegar, sweet and sour, or with chili and garlic. A great gift and perfect finger food for raclette or snacks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eEnd boring vegetable beds. With the Mexican mini cucumber, you choose a high-yielding, extremely robust, and visually exceptional variety that delights young and old alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56065751810433,"sku":null,"price":2.3,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/6332\/3777\/files\/Image_mrlcunmrlcunmrlc.png?v=1776948539","url":"https:\/\/pflanzenwelten-heinek.de\/en\/products\/mexikanische-minigurke-cucamelon-melothria-scabra-der-kanackige-snack-im-wassermelonen-look-kopie","provider":"Pflanzenwelten Andre Heinek ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}