Cucumber African Horned (Kiwano)
Botanical Name: Cucumis metuliferus
An unusual African heirloom with fruity flavour. Kiwano is a climbing vine native to Africa bearing very unusual fruit with green thorns that mature to a bright orange-yellow. Mature fruit has jelly-like flesh with a flavour similar to a mix of banana, lime and cucumber. Great addition to salads, salsas, juices or use as garnish.
| How To Grow | Sow direct in growing position in a pot, prefers a sunny spot. Sow 2-3 seeds in a group, 10mm (½in) deep and 50cm (20in) apart, later thinning to the strongest seedlings. Keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 14-21 days. Provide a trellis for the vine to climb, or plant the seeds next to a sturdy fence. |
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| When To Plant | Spring to Summer, all year round in tropical areas. |
| Harvest | 12-14 weeks |
| When to Sow/Plant | Spring, Summer |
| Soil Type | compost, well cultivated, well drained |
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