Cucumis metuliferus

Kiwano, Horned Melon

Horned Melon The kiwano has the fresh, sweet taste of lemon and banana. It is used in fruit salads and deserts. Sow indoors in pots from April-June at 22-25º C. After approximately four weeks plant out in a hobby greenhouse. Plants will need stringing. It is preferable to pollinate the female flowers by hand.

Kiwano, Horned Melon

Cucumis metuliferus

Available from 1st of November 4,⁷⁹
per Unit / size ca. 10 zdn

where to plant Cucumis metuliferus

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botanical information about Cucumis metuliferus

Botanical name: Cucumis metuliferus
Genus: Cucumis
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Other names: Kiwano - Hoornkomkommer - Kiwano - Horned Melon - Kiwano - Melon cornu - Kiwano - Horngurke