Cucumis Metuliferus
Kiwano Melon
The Kiwano is the fruit produced from the Cucumis metuliferus which is a vine plant. The Kiwano is more like a cucumber than a melon in appearance as its seeds are found throughout its flesh. The skin is yellow-orange, and the green flesh is jelly-like and tart.
Contributed by @kratomadvocate
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Full sun
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Frequent watering
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Rich and free draining
Common name
Kiwano Melon
Latin name
Cucumis Metuliferus
type
Fruiting Plant
family
Cucurbitaceae
ph
6.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Rich and free draining
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Water
Frequent watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When to harvest
full grown dimensions
1.00 M
1.90 M
Cucumis Metuliferus
The Kiwano is the fruit produced from the Cucumis metuliferus which is a vine plant. The Kiwano is more like a cucumber than a melon in appearance as its seeds are found throughout its flesh. The skin is yellow-orange, and the green flesh is jelly-like and tart.
Propagation by seed
From Mid Spring TO Late Spring
Sow seed in greenhouse in Spring for planting out under glass in early Summer. Sow seeds on edge in good seed compost, individually in pots.
Planting outdoors
From Late Spring TO Early Summer
Plant container grown plants outdoors in late spring or when all risk of frost has passed.
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