African Horned Cucumber
Cucumis Metuliferus | Packet
Standard Seed Packet, 30 Seeds
'African Horned Cucumber' seeds
Cucumis metuliferus
- Native to Africa
- Very unusual fruit
- Banana and lime like flavour
Climbing vine native to Africa with very unusual green thorned fruit that mature to a bright orange/yellow colour. Fruit can be eaten at any stage but mature fruit has the best flavour. Mature fruit has jelly like flesh with a flavour is similar to a mix of banana, lime and cucumber. Is most commonly eaten as a fruit, a garnish or juiced. Fruit stores well and is often used as a decoration. Easy to grow. Also known as Jelly Melon, hedged gourd or melano
Seeds per gram: 68
Product code: F3-13
Free Postage Australia Wide
Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 10mm |
Season | Spring(or after frost) and summer |
Germination | 14-21 days @ 20-35°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
Row Spacing | 120cm |
Plant Spacing | 40cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 120 days |
*Notes: Can be grown on ground or as a climber. Pick regularly to encourage more fruit. Avoid overhead watering. Can become weedy in some areas if left to go to seed
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