Heirloom Cucumber African Horn

$5.30

Seed Count 60

Also known as kiwano or jelly melon, this spiny vitamin-rich cucumber has flavour hints of passionfruit, banana and lime. Add the seedy pulp of this traditional African cucumber to savoury or sweet salads.

Description

Features

Fascinating fruit
Refreshing taste
Vigorous climber

Climate Guide

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Tropical & Sub-Tropical All Year Round
Temperate Spring & Summer
Cool Spring to Early Summer

Pack Weight

1 gram

Approximate Seed Count

How to Grow

Position

Full Sun

How

Choose a sunny, well-drained position and mix Yates Dynamic Lifter into the soil. Sow seed direct where the plants are to grow, next to a trellis or support (up to 2 m). Sow 2-3 seeds at each position and later thin to the strongest plant. Keep the soil moist.

Care

Feed plants every fortnight with Yates Thrive Flower & Fruit Soluble Fertiliser. Protect from snails and slugs with Yates Snail & Slug Bait.

Hint

Pick cucumbers regularly (wearing gloves) to promote a longer harvest. Best flavour is when the fruit is orange-yellow.

Yates seed is tested and proven. We will gladly replace any packet that does not perform to your satisfaction.

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