AFRICAN HORNED

AFRICAN HORNED

(Cucumis metuliferus) Heirloom. Also known as Jelly Melon. Medium sized, spiny, greeny orange fruit with flesh on inside similar to crystal apple variety. Attractive & unusual fruit with flavour resembling a cross between citrus & pomegranate. Does best in warmer areas. Native to Africa. 50-100 days. 100 seeds

DID YOU KNOW: Cucumber flowers are only open for one day and require as many as 20 insect visits before being pollinated.

(Cucumber01018)

SKU	Cucumber01018
Shipping Weight	0.0010kg
Shipping Width	0.010m
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Shipping Length	0.010m

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