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  • cucumber kiwano 2 (penny)
  • cucumber kiwano 1 (penny)
  • cucumber kiwano 2 (penny)
  • cucumber kiwano 1 (penny)

Cucumber 'Kiwano'

Cucumis metuliferus

$0.50

  • also called 'African horned melon' or 'jelly melon'
  • green fruit matures to orange/yellow
  • mature fruit is gelatinous in texture
  • taste is said to be a mixture of banana, cucumber and lime
  • generally used as a fruit, alone, in fruit salad or juiced
LifecycleAnnual, Climber
Quantity8 seeds
Best byNov-23
SKUCUC-KIW-1123
Cucumber 'Kiwano' is a climbing vine from southern and central Africa. Green, thorned fruit to 10-15cm long that matures to orange/yellow. Mature fruit is gelatinous, similar to a mixture of banana, lime and cucumber. Most commonly eaten as fruit or juiced.
Sow inJanuary, September, October, November, December
Sowing MethodDirect Sow
Depth to Sow8mm
Germination6-10 days
Distance Apart30cm
Harvest60-120 days

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Disclaimer: Plant notes found here are given in good faith and are for educational and/or gardening purposes only. Seek further information if the plant is unknown to you.
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