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Name

Mouse Melon

Botanical Name

Melothria Scabra

Plant Type

Fruit

Is Edible

Yes

Poisonous

No

Growing Instructions

Mouse Melons can be grown in pretty much the exact same way as regular cucumbers, only they are far easier. They don't need the cover of a greenhouse, fancy pruning or training techniques and suffer from very few pests. Sow the seed from April to May indoors and plant out when all risk of frost is over. Give them a support to scramble over, keep well watered and that's pretty much all you will need to do!

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