(K) Kiwano Horned Melon seeds 0.3g (608645)

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🥒 Kiwano (Horned Melon)
🥒 Botanical Name: Cucumis metuliferus
🥒 Type: Annual

Kiwano, also known as Horned Melon or African Horned Cucumber, is a striking climbing plant producing bright orange fruits covered in soft spikes. Inside, the lime-green jelly-like flesh has a refreshing flavour, often described as a mix of cucumber, kiwi, and banana. Vigorous and ornamental, it’s perfect for greenhouses or warm, sheltered gardens.

🌿 Plant Details

✔ Type: Annual
✔ Height: 200–300cm (climbing vine)
✔ Spread: 60–100cm
✔ Harvest: August – October
✔ Position: Full sun; warm, sheltered spot or greenhouse

🌱 Growing Information

✔ Sow: April – May under cover
✔ Germination: 7–14 days at 22–25°C
✔ Spacing: Transplant to 60–80cm apart
✔ Care: Provide strong support; water and feed regularly during growth

🌼 Why You’ll Love It

✔ Exotic, eye-catching fruits
✔ Refreshing, unique flavour
✔ Vigorous climbing habit
✔ Great novelty crop

✨ Top Tip

Allow fruits to fully turn orange before harvesting for the best flavour.

🌷 Perfect For

✔ Greenhouses & polytunnels
✔ Vertical gardening
✔ Exotic fruit lovers
✔ Decorative edible gardens

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