The right growing time
Since the seedlings of the Mexican mini cucumber cannot tolerate frost, they may only be planted after the ice saints. So don't push the plants too early. The end of March or the beginning of April is the ideal time.
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sowing
Since the mini cucumber is a cucurbit, it needs a warm and sunny place in the house to germinate. The ideal temperature is between 18 and 21 degrees, and even higher. Until the first leaflets show up, a window sill over a radiator is perfect.
- A is suitable for cultivation Mini greenhouse(€ 25.14 at Amazon *) or small growing pots that are covered with a translucent film.
- As a substrate, you should preferably use special ones Potting soil. Since this is poor in nutrients, the seedlings are stimulated to form strong roots.
- Place the seeds about one to two centimeters deep in the soil (dark germinator).
- Water with a sprayer and keep the substrate evenly moist. Under no circumstances should the seeds dry out.
- Always water with room temperature, low-lime water.
- Ventilate daily to prevent rot.
Now you have to be patient, because the germination time is 21 to 28 days.
Raising the plants
In order for Melothria Scabra to develop vigorously, the foil or the transparent cover of the indoor greenhouse is removed after germination. Make sure there is plenty of light so that the small mini cucumbers do not spoil. One would be ideal Plant lamp,(€ 65.50 at Amazon *) which you place directly above the bowls.
Tips
Melothria Scabra is one of the climbing plants. It forms spiral gripper arms that wrap tightly around a frame and grow over it in a short time. If you want an extraordinary privacy screen in your garden that also bears delicious fruit, this plant is perfect. If you protect the mini cucumber well from frost, you can even use them in mild regions overwinter outdoors.
