Mexican Sour Gherkin

Melothria scabra, Cucurbitaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorPest ConfuserGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Pride of BarbadosCaesalpinia pulcherrima

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Coastal Beach PeaVigna marina

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Trinidad flame bushCalliandra tweedii

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Anise-scented PepperPiper marginatum

Pest Deterrent

Mexican Flame LeafCalliandra houstoniana

Nitrogen FixationPhysical SupportPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

CoconaSolanum sessiliflorum

Cucurbit and solanaceous plants may exhibit negative allelopathic interactions affecting fruit development

Uses

Functions

Fresh Fruit ProductionNatural PickleLiving MulchPollinator Support

Edible Parts

FruitsYoung Shoots

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidCooling Effect

Common Questions

What zones does Mexican Sour Gherkin grow in?

Mexican Sour Gherkin grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Mexican Sour Gherkin?

Good companions for Mexican Sour Gherkin include Pride of Barbados, Coastal Beach Pea, Trinidad flame bush, Anise-scented Pepper, Mexican Flame Leaf.

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