Horned melon "Kiwano" 0.3 g
Seller: ALLIKASILM
About this product
Kiwano (horned melon) Cucumis metuliferus Kiwano – a warmth-loving cucurbit vine with exotic spiny fruits.
Oval bright orange or yellow fruits are covered in soft spines and hold jelly-like green flesh with a flavour like a cross of cucumber, banana and lemon. The plant suits a greenhouse or a warm sunny support.
The pack holds 0.3 g of seeds.
Specifications
- Type: Kiwano (horned melon)
- Latin name: Cucumis metuliferus
- Cultivar: Kiwano
- Pack: 0.3 g
- Brand: Toraf
- Light: sunny
Advice from our agronomist
Sowing Sow seeds in April in individual pots 1–2 cm deep and keep warm (22–25 °C).
Planting Plant out in a greenhouse or a very warm sheltered spot after the frost risk has passed; give the vine a support or netting.
Care Water regularly with warm water and keep the greenhouse air dry; pinch out side shoots if needed.
Feeding and harvest Feed with cucumber or tomato fertiliser every 2 weeks. The fruits are ready when the skin turns bright orange.
Codes and attributes
| Warehouse code | 1558 |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 5907595506151 |
| Category | Berries |
Delivery and timing
- Parcel locker — €2.99–3.99, free from 59,00 €
- Courier to the door — €7.99–8.99, free from 99,00 €
- Dispatched within 2 working days