| Name: Thumb Watermelon Seeds - Non-GMO, Easy-Grow Cucamelon Bonsai Fruit for Home Garden
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| Quantity: 50pcs, 100pcs, 200pcs, 500pcs |
| Days to Germination: 7-14 days |
| Sowing: Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting |
| Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade (6+ hours of sunlight daily) |
| Plant Height: 6-10 feet (vining/climbing habit) |
| Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches apart (support with trellis or stakes) |
| Planting Zones: USDA Zones 4-11 (annual in cooler zones, perennial in 9-11) |
| Harvest: 70-75 days after planting; pick when fruits are grape-sized (1-2 inches) |
| Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil; pH 6.0-7.0 |
| Uses: Fresh eating, pickling, salads, garnishes, container gardening |
| Latin Name: Melothria scabra (syn. Mexican sour gherkin, mouse melon) |
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Planting Steps:
- 1. Soak seeds 12-24 hours before planting.
- 2. Sow inch deep in soil.
- 3. Keep soil moist until germination.
- 4. Transplant outdoors after frost risk passes.
- 5. Provide trellis for vertical growth.
- 6. Water regularly, avoid waterlogging.
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