Sweet Cucumber
Melothriadulcis

Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Melothria (mel-OH-three-uh)
Species: dulcis (DUL-sis)

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting